Fire Safety Engineer

Description

As a Fire Safety Engineer, your responsibility will be to ensure that all properties managed under our guardianship schemes meet current UK fire safety standards, and to support the company in maintaining compliance with statutory requirements, insurance conditions, and best practice in fire prevention and response.

• Deliver and coordinate fire safety training for staff, property managers, and guardians.
• Oversee the design, installation, and maintenance of fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems.
• Identify and mitigate fire safety risks, ensuring timely completion of corrective actions.
• Inspect and maintain fire alarms, emergency lighting, extinguishers, doors, and escape routes.
• Conduct and review Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) in line with the Fire Safety Order 2005 (as amended 2021)
• Conduct internal audits, support external inspections, and ensure company policies align with legislation.
• Investigate fire-related incidents and liaise with Fire and Rescue Services and regulatory bodies.

Requirements

We are currently seeking a Fire Safety Engineer to join our dynamic team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role is based at our Cuffley office/ working from home, but you will be required to travel across various locations in London and the surrounding areas, occasionally across the UK.

• Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Fire Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Health and Safety, or a related discipline.
• Understanding of Building Safety Act 2022 implications for residential buildings is desirable.
• Familiarity with relevant British Standards, including: BS 5839 (Fire detection and alarm systems) BS 5266 (Emergency lighting) BS 9999 / BS 9991 (Fire safety in design, management, and use of buildings)
• Recognised Fire Risk Assessment qualification
• Full UK Drivers License
• Proven experience (3+ years) in fire safety engineering, fire risk assessment, or fire protection design, ideally within housing, residential property management, or facilities management sectors.
• Experience conducting fire risk assessments for HMO-type or multi-occupancy buildings.

Benefits

Salary up to £50K

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance