Fire Engineer Consultant

Overview

We’re delighted to be working with a highly reputable company based in Norwich, which is seeking an experienced Fire Engineer Consultant to join their growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering innovative fire safety solutions on diverse and challenging projects across the UK, predominantly South of England and Greater London.

Offering hybrid working, excellent benefits, and genuine scope for career progression, this role is ideal for a motivated professional looking to take the next step in their fire engineering career.

• Full-time – 8:30 – 4:30
• Hybrid (days in office vary)
• Overnight stays may be required (Expenses paid)

• A basic salary between £70,000 – £85,000
• Company car AND fuel allowance
• Pension scheme
• Expenses paid for
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Free on-site parking
• Career Progression

• UK Driving License
• Must be flexible to commute to various areas in the UK, which can include but not limited to;
  Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Greater London, Bedfordshire…
• Degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, Fire Engineering Science or related.
• In-depth knowledge of UK Building Regulations, British Standards and Wider Engineering Codes.
• Strong communication skills, written or verbal.
• Experience using fire engineering design and analysis tools (i.e smoke evacuation modelling software)
• Proven experience in developing fire strategies for complex or high-value building projects.
• Previous Post-Graduate Experience Essential.

• Undertaking fire risk assessments and developing detailed fire engineering strategies for new build, refurbishment, and change-of-use projects.
• Ensure fire safety compliance through detailed understanding and application of UK Building Regulations, British Standards and relevant international codes.
• Advise on escape routes, evacuation strategies, fire service access and structural fire resistance, while assisting clients in negotiations with fire authorities, building control, and other regulatory bodies.
• Prepare clear technical documentation.
• Collaborate with building surveyors.
• Work collaboratively with architects, structural engineers, contractors, and approving authorities to deliver fully compliant, fire-safe building designs.