Are you a Fire Engineer looking for an opportunity to apply your technical expertise within a forward-thinking consultancy that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth? This is an excellent opportunity for a Fire Engineer to contribute to a wide variety of projects across multiple sectors, while developing their career within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.
As a Fire Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, analysis, and implementation of fire safety solutions. You will collaborate with architects, designers, and clients throughout the design and construction process-helping to ensure compliance with evolving legislation and delivering creative, practical fire strategies that enhance safety and performance.
Our client is a respected, national consultancy known for its strong technical reputation, collaborative culture, and focus on sustainability. This role offers a chance to work on projects that make a genuine impact on building safety, while enjoying excellent career progression opportunities and a flexible, people-focused working environment.
The Fire Engineer’s Role and Responsibilities
*Prepare fire strategy reports and work closely with stakeholders throughout all stages of the design process.
*Assist clients in meeting the requirements of relevant legislation, including the Building Safety Act 2022, the Building Regulations 2010 (as amended), and the Fire Safety Order (as amended).
*Carry out analysis of fire risk and provide clear, evidence-based guidance on suitable control measures.
*Support internal design teams as part of multi-disciplinary projects across a range of sectors.
*Work on varied buildings and fire-safety challenges, applying a methodical and solutions-driven approach.
*Undertake regular communication with client teams to co-ordinate programmes of inspections and remedial works.
*Take particulars on site, prepare schedules of work, develop specifications, obtain estimates, and monitor on-site progress to ensure compliance.
*Provide expert advice on Building Regulations applications and fire-related matters.
*Work within fixed budgets and deadlines, applying a practical and disciplined approach to problem-solving.
Requirements
*Degree qualified in Fire Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
*Experience preparing fire strategies, conducting fire engineering analyses, or advising on fire-related Building Regulations matters.
*A strong understanding of UK fire-safety legislation, design standards, and risk-assessment methodologies.
*Excellent communication and report-writing skills, with confidence working directly with clients and design teams.
*Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, working both independently and collaboratively.
*Membership of, or working towards, a professional body such as the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) is desirable.
*Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel when required
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
*Annual leave, 25 days per year, plus the option to buy, carry over or sell.
*Life assurance, pension scheme and income protection.
*Medical Insurance
*Private GP Access
*Gym membership discounts
*Career development / CPD support
*Extra benefits
Performance bonus, car allowance and more, depending on your role and progression.
If you are a Fire Engineer, considering your career opportunities, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James.
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