This is an excellent opportunity for a Fire Engineer / Fire Safety Engineer looking to take technical ownership of complex projects, work directly with clients and play a key role in developing a growing fire engineering service.
The Role
You will provide specialist fire engineering advice across a range of complex and higher-risk buildings, working alongside Building Surveyors, Project Managers, Cost Consultants and Principal Designers.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading the preparation and review of fire strategies and fire engineering reports.
Providing technical advice on Building Regulations, UK fire safety legislation and BS guidance.
Supporting projects through the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) Gateway process.
Working on high-rise, complex buildings and external wall remediation projects.
Leading fire safety investigations, risk assessments and corrective actions.
Acting as a senior technical point of contact for clients and project teams.
Supporting fee proposals, business development and client relationship management.
Mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to technical standards and CPD.
What We're Looking For
You should have:
3+ years' UK fire engineering consultancy experience.
A degree in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
CEng/IEng status through the IFE or equivalent.
MIFireE/FIFireE would be highly advantageous.
Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and UK fire safety legislation.
Experience with BSR Gateway requirements and the Building Safety Act.
Experience working on high-rise or complex buildings.
Knowledge of external wall remediation and Golden Thread requirements.
Excellent communication, report writing and client management skills.
The confidence to take ownership of projects and provide professional technical judgement.
What's on Offer?
£55,000 - £65,000 salary
Hybrid & agile working
Private healthcare
Competitive pension
Professional fees paid
25 days' holiday + bank holidays
Life insurance
Company and team profit share
Employee ownership benefits
Career development and professional training
Electric vehicle and Cycle to Work schemes
Excellent additional benefits package
Salary description
£55000.00 - £65000.00 per year