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A growing fire safety consultancy is seeking an experienced Fire Consultant to join their Leeds team. The successful Fire Consultant will work across a varied portfolio of residential, commercial and mixed-use developments throughout Leeds and the wider Yorkshire region.

The Fire Consultant's Role

The appointed Fire Consultant will provide technical fire safety advice across projects from early design through to completion, working closely with clients and wider project teams.

Key responsibilities will include:

Preparing and reviewing fire strategies

Assessing drawings, layouts and technical specifications

Advising on means of escape, compartmentation and fire resistance

Supporting projects through Building Regulations and approval stages

Producing detailed technical reports and recommendations

Attending client, design team and project meetings

Liaising with architects, developers, contractors and Building Control

Providing practical fire safety advice across a range of building types

The Fire Consultant

The successful Fire Consultant will ideally have:

A degree or recognised qualification in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety or a related subject

Previous experience within a fire consultancy or similar environment

Strong knowledge of Approved Document B and relevant British Standards

Good understanding of current UK fire safety legislation

Experience producing fire strategies and technical documentation

Strong communication and client-facing skills

Membership of the IFE or another relevant professional body would be beneficial

A full UK driving licence would be advantageous

In Return?

The Fire Consultant can expect:

£45,000-£55,000, depending on experience

Hybrid and flexible working

Pension and generous annual leave

Ongoing CPD and technical development

Support towards professional qualifications and chartership

Varied projects across Leeds and Yorkshire

Clear opportunities for progression

This is a strong opportunity for a Fire Consultant looking to develop their career within an established and expanding fire safety consultancy.

Ref: LB08197

Fire Consultant/ Fire Risk Assessment/ Fire Strategy / Fire Safety Engineering / Building Safety / Fire Compliance / Fire Modelling / Fire Consultancy / Building Regulations / Fire Risk/ Senior Fire/ Senior