Fire Engineer

Description

• Prepare fire strategy reports and collaborate closely with stakeholders throughout the design process.
• Apply a practical, methodical approach to problem-solving while working to fixed budgets and tight deadlines.
• Provide advice related to Building Regulations Approval for fire safety matters.
• Contribute across a range of building types and sectors, addressing varied fire safety challenges.
• Attend site to take particulars, prepare schedules of work, produce specifications, obtain estimates, plan programmes, and monitor progress to ensure compliance.
• Work with internal design teams as part of multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Support clients in meeting requirements under relevant legislation, including the Building Safety Act 2022, associated secondary legislation, the Building Regulations 2010 (as amended), and the Fire Safety Order (as amended).
• Maintain regular communication with client teams to coordinate inspections and remedial works.
• Carry out analysis of fire risk and recommend suitable control measures.

Requirements

Following strong recent growth within the Fire Consultancy team, an exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Fire Engineer to join an established, award-winning multidisciplinary environment. You can be based from any of the organisation’s UK offices, working as part of a collaborative team focused on expanding and enhancing fire consultancy services.

• A sound understanding of current fire safety issues, trends and best practice.
• If you hold relevant third-party accreditation, there may also be opportunities to contribute to fire risk assessments and validation activities.
• A degree in fire safety engineering or fire risk engineering.
• Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers and either achieved or working towards professional registration with the Engineering Council.
• Strong understanding of current fire safety legislation, including the Building Regulations and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, along with applicable technical standards.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development will be provided to support areas where experience may be developing, as this role is expected to grow in scope over time.

• Flexible working – A hybrid approach designed to fit you, your family and your team.
• Annual leave – 25 days per year, with options to buy, sell or carry over.
• Additional benefits – Performance bonus, car allowance and further role-based perks.
• Community spirit – Three paid volunteering days annually.
• Physical wellbeing – Medical insurance, private GP services and discounted gym membership.
• Career development – Clear pathways supporting professional, personal and educational growth.
• Mental health support – Access to Mental Health First Aiders and wellbeing resources.
• Financial benefits – Life assurance, pension scheme and income protection.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

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