Senior Fire Engineer

Airey Miller

Established in 1995, Airey Miller is a multi-discipline property and construction consultancy, delivering professional services to public and private sector developers, housing providers and asset owners.
We provide expertise across project management, employer's agent services, building safety, fire engineering and technical consultancy. Known for building strong relationships and providing practical advice, we support clients from project inception through to completion.

Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.

While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.

We are looking for a Senior Fire Engineer, to lead the delivery of fire engineering services for new and existing buildings, with a particular focus on existing residential buildings, fire risk appraisals of external walls (FRAEWs) in accordance with PAS 9980, fire strategies and proportionate remediation solutions.

Reporting to the Technical Director–Fire Engineering, taking responsibility for allocated commissions and provide clear, practical advice supported by evidence and sound professional judgement. Contribute to the technical standards, successful project delivery and development of Airey Miller’s fire engineering team. Clients include local authorities, housing associations, developers, contractors, building owners, managing agents and other public and private sector organisations.

• Lead Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEWs) in accordance with PAS 9980, providing evidence-based conclusions and proportionate recommendations.
• Develop fire strategies for new developments, refurbishments and changes of use.
• Assess existing buildings, identify fire safety deficiencies and advise on remediation solutions.
• Manage projects from initial scope and fee proposals through to delivery, ensuring quality, budgets and deadlines are met.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, developers and multidisciplinary design teams, including façade and structural specialists.
• Support Building Safety Regulator (BSR) submissions and fire safety compliance for higher-risk buildings.
• Undertake site inspections, review technical evidence and ensure risks and recommendations are clearly documented.
• Mentor junior engineers, undertake technical reviews and contribute to the continued growth of our fire engineering team.

• Have at least 5–10 years’ relevant post-qualification experience in fire engineering, with a proven ability to lead projects independently.
• Be able to demonstrable experience delivering FRAEWs in accordance with PAS 9980, including external wall investigations and remediation advice.
• Have strong experience in fire strategies, existing building assessments, compartmentation and fire protection.
• Good knowledge of Building Regulations, Approved Document B, relevant British Standards and the Building Safety Act framework.
• A relevant degree or equivalent technical qualifications, supported by substantial fire engineering experience.
• Excellent technical report writing, analytical and communication skills, with the ability to manage clients, projects and fees.
• Experience supervising or mentoring engineers and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or a relevant professional body;
  Chartered Engineer, Incorporated Engineer or…