Fire Protection Engineer

Adept Contracts is seeking experienced Fire Engineers and PFP Design Engineers to join our fast-growing, industry-leading team based either in London or Cheshire. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, this is a great opportunity to work in an environment where your expertise is valued and your professional development is actively supported.

Our projects span complex and demanding sectors including aviation, rail, high-security buildings, data centres, and large-scale utility and power infrastructure
. Our continued growth is driven by technical excellence, high-quality design, and a strong commitment to regulatory compliance.

With a high level of repeat business, we are proud of the long-term partnerships we build and our consistent delivery on challenging projects.

If you’re interested in joining a team of highly motivated professionals, we’d love to hear from you.

• Review fire strategies for new-build and existing buildings in accordance with:
  Approved Document B, BS 9991 / BS 9999, and relevant British and European Standards.
• Ability to prepare and create strategies would be beneficial.
• Undertake fire engineering assessments/notes for bespoke site scenarios and deviation from tested details related to passive fire stopping.
• Apply performance-based fire engineering approaches where prescriptive guidance is insufficient.
• Liaise with Architects, MEP engineers, and contractors.
• Review design changes and assess impact on fire safety compliance.
• Provide technical input during construction and respond to design queries.
• Participate in site inspections and compliance reviews where required.
• Contribute to internal technical development and quality assurance processes.
• Review project fire strategies, employer’s requirements, and specifications to identify passive fire protection obligations.
• Fire compartmentation layouts review
• Fire stopping and penetration sealing details
• Cavity barriers and fire-resisting construction interfaces
• Assess service penetrations and construction interfaces against:
  Approved Document B, Tested fire performance evidence (e.g. EN 1366, BS 476).
• Produce and review:
  Fire stopping schedules and specifications, Technical sketches and coordinated drawings (2D / 3D).
• Coordinate with architectural, MEP, structural, and contractor teams to resolve compliance and constructability issues.
• Support BIM-led coordination using Revit and Navisworks (where applicable).
• Undertake site inspections, surveys, and technical audits of passive fire installations.
• Provide technical support during construction and respond to RFIs.
• Assist with handover documentation, and compliance evidence.

• Experience working as a Fire Engineer within the UK built environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation, guidance, and standards.
• Knowledge on passive fire stopping.
• Ability to carry out fire technical assessments/notes.

• Degree in Fire Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Working towards or holding professional registration.
• Membership or progression towards membership of IFE or equivalent professional body.

• Experience in passive fire protection design, inspection, or compliance within the UK.
• Strong understanding of UK fire safety legislation and guidance (ADB, Building Regulations).
• Ability to interpret fire test evidence and certification.
• Experience producing technical reports and drawings.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using Revit / Navisworks or other BIM tools.
• Knowledge of third-party certification schemes (e.g. FIRAS, BM TRADA).
• Site experience within live construction environments.
• Awareness of the Building Safety Act and Gateway requirements.

• Degree or HNC/HND in Construction, Engineering, Fire Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Working towards or holding professional membership (e.g. IFSM, IFE) is advantageous.

Please send your CV and cover letter via direct message or to the email address below - j