Fire Engineer

Overview

Your Opportunity
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. The Fire Consultancy team supports clients throughout the building lifecycle, from early design through to in-occupation services.

Depending on your background, you may contribute to building design, construction-stage support, and/or fire safety risk assessments.

• Prepare fire strategy reports and collaborate closely with stakeholders throughout the design process.
• 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).
• Carry out analysis of fire risk and recommend suitable control measures.
• Work with internal design teams as part of multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Contribute across a range of building types and sectors, addressing varied fire safety challenges.
• Maintain regular communication with client teams to coordinate inspections and remedial works.
• Attend site to take particulars, prepare schedules of work, produce specifications, obtain estimates, plan programmes, and monitor progress to ensure compliance.
• 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.
• If you hold relevant third-party accreditation, there may also be opportunities to contribute to fire risk assessments and validation activities.

• Strong understanding of current fire safety legislation, including the Building Regulations and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, along with applicable technical standards.
• 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.
• A sound understanding of current fire safety issues, trends and best practice.
• 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.

You'll be joining a well-established built environment consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions across a diverse range of projects. The business brings together over 1,400 professionals whose expertise, dedication and collaborative approach underpin its success.

The culture is driven by four key principles:

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