UK-based geotechnical, contaminated land & site investigation consultancy delivering practical subsurface solutions.
Assist senior engineers with fire safety design, risk assessments, and technical reporting.
1 months ago ago
Entry-level
Full Time
London, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
300 Employees
Service Specialisms
Environmental Consulting
Geotechnical Engineering
Geophysical Surveying
Site Investigation
Engineering Design
Hazardous Materials Management
Soil Testing
Environmental Risk Assessment
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Healthcare
Energy
Construction
Industrial
Infrastructure
Marine
Transport
Role
Description
design review
report writing
safety strategy
guidance docs
risk assessment
research
Managing your own workload, tasks, and time to meet agreed deadlines.
Reviewing design information, including drawings, stage reports and specifications, and providing fire safety related comments and advice. Assisting with the preparation of technical reports and guidance notes related to fire safety issues which may impact on our projects or the services we provide our clients.
Generating fire safety strategy reports for projects for new and existing buildings.
Assisting in the updating and maintaining of internal best practice guidance and documentation. Assisting in the generating of proposals, as required, for design or research services.
Assisting with research into the fire safety implications of new technologies, materials, approaches, and changing regulation. Providing support and guidance in relation to the completed research.
Assisting with the preparation of External Walls Appraisals to PAS 9980 guidance. Including attendance on site to witness opening up works and drafting reports.
Attending and supporting senior engineers at project meetings and workshops with internal and external stakeholders – assisting in providing fire safety guidance and providing recommendations.
Carrying out and assisting qualitative and/or quantitative fire risk assessments and presenting to stakeholders, to enable informed decision-making.
Requirements
chartered
rics
bim
autocad
2 years
fire engineering
Ambitious and driven to develop further skills and knowledge with the aim to becoming a chartered or incorporated engineer registered through the Engineering Council and registration with the Institution of Fire Engineers.
Professional Membership with the RICS, CABE or IFE/IFSM at student or affiliate level.
Experience with BIM, Auto Cad or similar to carry out design and design reviews.
Good interpersonal skills, proven ability to interact with and adapt to a diverse range of people, and the ability to work well in a team.
Ability to apply rigorous and appropriate engineering approaches to safety. For example, qualitative and quantitative risk assessment, probabilistic and deterministic analysis.
Minimum 2 years of experience in fire engineering or related discipline role (may include industry placement). Desirable Experience of fire safety engineering, façade fire engineering or surveying.
Knowledge of a range of regulatory and guidance frameworks including Building Regulations, Fire Safety Act, Building Safety Act, BS 9991 and 9999 and other guidance.
Degree in construction or engineering such as Surveying, Fire Safety Engineering etc, Civil or Structural Engineering.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Company
Overview
1989
Year Established
The company was founded in 1989 as a specialist investigation and remediation consultancy.
£1.9 billion
Group Turnover
The company is financially embedded within a group that achieves a £1.9 billion turnover.
Over the decades it has woven geotechnical engineering, contaminated land assessment, geophysics and waste management under one roof, serving both public and private sector clients.
Typically commissioned for complex projects—such as large-scale site investigations, risk assessments, river culvert inspections and landfill redevelopment—teams mobilise rapidly across 12 UK offices.
The business grew organically and through strategic acquisitions (including Leap Environmental, Carbon Zero Consulting and geophysics/topo teams), broadening its technical depth and geographic reach.
Specialising in sectors like property development, utilities infrastructure and water projects, it crafts tailored subsurface strategies for sustainable land use.
Standout fact: its rebrand consolidated multiple acquired identities into a unified brand known for technical excellence in geoenvironmental delivery.
Culture + Values
Collaboration and teamwork
Delivering high-quality solutions
Integrity in all aspects of work
Commitment to health, safety, and wellbeing
Continuous professional development
Building long-term client relationships
Environment + Sustainability
Net Zero by 2050
Environmental Goal
This represents the company's long-term commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions to zero by the year 2050, aligning with global sustainability efforts.
Promoting sustainable solutions in geosciences projects
Minimizing environmental impact through innovation and efficient practices
Integrating environmental considerations into all stages of project delivery
Contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through actions and partnerships
Inclusion & Diversity
Encouraging diversity within teams and leadership
Fostering an inclusive environment for all employees
Supporting equal opportunities for career development
Gender diversity in leadership and technical roles