A specialist building surveying and fire safety consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Fire Engineer to support its growing fire safety division.
The consultancy works across a varied property portfolio, providing specialist advice around fire compartmentation, passive fire protection, building compliance and fire safety. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Fire Engineer who wants to take a leading technical role within a developing and highly regarded team.
The Senior Fire Engineer's Role
The successful Senior Fire Engineer will provide technical fire engineering advice across existing buildings, refurbishment projects and complex property portfolios.
Responsibilities will include:
Undertaking and reviewing fire strategies and fire engineering assessments
Advising on compartmentation, fire stopping and passive fire protection
Reviewing building plans, specifications and survey findings
Providing technical input into remediation and compliance programmes
Supporting clients with Building Regulations and fire safety legislation
Liaising with architects, contractors, surveyors and Building Control
Reviewing work produced by junior engineers and surveyors
Supporting the continued growth of the fire consultancy service
The Senior Fire Engineer
The successful Senior Fire Engineer will ideally hold:
A degree in Fire Engineering or a related discipline
Chartered status, or be working towards CEng
Membership of the IFE or another relevant professional body
Strong knowledge of Approved Document B and BS 9999
Experience with fire strategies and existing building assessments
Knowledge of compartmentation and passive fire protection
Strong report writing and client-facing skills
Experience within residential, commercial, healthcare or education property would be advantageous.
In Return?
The Senior Fire Engineer will receive:
£65,000-£80,000 salary
Car allowance or travel support
Pension
Professional membership fees
CPD and chartership support
Flexible / hybrid working
Career progression into senior management
This is a strong opportunity for a Senior Fire Engineer looking to join a consultancy with an established presence in fire compartmentation and wider building compliance
Salary description
£65000.00 - £80000.00 per year