The Fire Consultant's Role
The appointed Fire Consultant will provide practical and technical fire safety advice throughout the design, construction and occupation stages of projects.
Key responsibilities will include:
Preparing and reviewing fire strategies
Carrying out fire safety reviews and technical assessments
Advising on means of escape, compartmentation and fire resistance
Reviewing architectural drawings and design information
Providing guidance on Approved Document B and relevant British Standards
Liaising with architects, developers, contractors and Building Control
Producing clear technical reports and recommendations
Attending client and design team meetings
Supporting projects through Building Regulations approval
The Fire Consultant
The successful Fire Consultant will ideally have:
A degree or recognised qualification in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety or a related discipline
Previous experience within a fire consultancy or similar technical environment
Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and guidance
Experience producing fire strategies and technical reports
Good client-facing and communication skills
Membership of the IFE or another relevant professional body would be advantageous
A full UK driving licence would be beneficial
In Return?
The Fire Consultant can expect:
£45,000-£55,000, depending on experience
Hybrid and flexible working
Pension and generous holiday allowance
Professional development and chartership support
Ongoing technical training and CPD
Varied projects across Birmingham and the Midlands
Clear opportunities for career progression
This is an excellent opportunity for a Fire Consultant looking to join a growing consultancy and develop their career across a strong pipeline of fire safety projects.
Ref: LB8549
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
Salary description
£45000.00 - £55000.00 per year