Ian Hughes

Ian Hughes is an experienced fire safety professional currently serving as a Senior Asset Engineer (Fire Safety) at Network Rail since December 2023. Previously, Ian held the position of Fire Safety Manager at the University of Liverpool from July 2021 to December 2023, where responsibilities included ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation. Ian's background also features roles as a Fire Safety Officer at Merseyrail and as a Protection Compliance Manager at Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service, spanning over nine years. Initial experience includes working as a Health & Safety Administrator at ScottishPower and a Health and Safety Manager at Boxes and Packaging, where Ian began a career in design and administration. Ian holds a BEng (Hons) in Fire Engineering from the University of Central Lancashire, along with various fire safety and petroleum qualifications.