The successful Fire Engineer will play a key role in delivering retrospective fire strategies, bespoke fire engineering solutions and practical fire safety advice for existing buildings. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, the Fire Engineer will help clients navigate complex fire safety challenges while ensuring compliance with current legislation and industry best practice.
The Fire Engineer's Role
The successful Fire Engineer will:
Develop and review fire strategies for existing and complex buildings.
Provide bespoke fire engineering advice across a diverse project portfolio.
Conduct site inspections and fire safety assessments.
Identify fire risks and develop practical, compliant solutions.
Prepare detailed technical reports and recommendations.
Liaise with clients, design teams and key stakeholders.
Support compliance with the Building Safety Act, Approved Document B and relevant British Standards.
Research emerging technologies and innovative fire engineering solutions.
Represent the business at client meetings and industry events.
Collaborate closely with senior fire safety professionals on complex projects.The Fire Engineer
The successful Fire Engineer should have:
Degree or Level 5 qualification in Fire Engineering or a related discipline.
AIFireE membership or higher with the Institution of Fire Engineers.
Engineering Council EngTech status or above.
Minimum 5 years' experience within Fire Engineering.
Strong technical knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and guidance.
Experience producing fire strategies and fire engineering reports.
Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
Strong report writing and presentation abilities.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Experience within residential and high-rise buildings would be advantageous.In Return?
The successful Fire Engineer will receive:
Salary of £55,000 - £70,000.
Company vehicle or car allowance.
Company pension scheme.
Professional membership fees paid.
Funded training and career development.
23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Christmas shutdown period.This is an excellent opportunity for a Fire Engineer seeking greater project variety, technical responsibility and long-term career progression within a growing specialist consultancy operating at the forefront of fire safety and building compliance.
Ref: LB32569
Fire Engineer / Fire Engineering / Fire Strategy / Fire Safety Engineering / Building Safety / Fire Compliance / Fire Modelling / Fire Consultancy / Building Regulations / Fire Risk
Salary description
£55000.00 - £70000.00 per year