Job Description

Fire Engineer (Fire Strategy & Design Consultancy)

45,000 - 65,000 per year | Full-time

UK-based | Remote hybrid | Occasional London & site visits

Job Overview

Our client is a well-established

fire engineering and fire safety consultancy

, providing

fire engineering design, fire strategy and fire safety consultancy services

to residential, commercial and mixed-use developments across London and the wider UK.

They are currently seeking an experienced

Fire Engineer

to support the delivery of

fire strategy reports, fire engineering analysis and regulatory compliance advice

across new-build and refurbishment projects. The role sits within a professional consultancy environment and involves close collaboration with architects, designers, contractors, Building Control and other stakeholders.

This is a

UK-based remote hybrid role

, suited to fire engineers with consultancy experience who are confident working with

Approved Document B, BS 9991, BS 9999 and UK Building Regulations

. The Fire Engineer will take ownership of small to medium projects and lead defined fire engineering workstreams on larger schemes, contributing to

Gateway submissions, PAS 9980-type assessments, means of escape analysis, smoke control design and fire safety strategy development

.

The role offers exposure to a varied project portfolio and a clear progression pathway towards senior and chartered fire engineering roles, within a consultancy focused on technical quality, regulatory understanding and proportionate fire engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver

fire strategy reports

for residential, commercial and mixed-use buildings, in accordance with UK Building Regulations, Approved Document B, BS 9991, BS 9999 and relevant industry guidance. Review and mark up architectural and MEP drawings, identifying fire safety non-compliances, risks and value-adding design opportunities. Carry out, oversee or critically review fire engineering analyses, including

means of escape

,

smoke control

,

structural fire behaviour

, and basic CFD or evacuation modelling where applicable. Produce clear, structured technical reports, design notes and Gateway or Building Control submission material, including responses to regulator and client queries. Attend and contribute to client meetings, design team meetings and site meetings, explaining fire engineering concepts to non-specialists and providing pragmatic, proportionate advice. Support or lead fire safety input to

external wall and PAS 9980-type assessments

, where relevant to project workload. Undertake site inspections and compliance visits, reporting on installation quality, deviations, risks and remedial actions.
Skills & Knowledge

Strong working knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and guidance, including

Approved Document B, BS 9991 and BS 9999

. Proven ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings and translate regulatory requirements into buildable design solutions. Competence in core fire engineering principles, including means of escape, compartmentation, smoke control, fire and smoke spread, detection and alarm systems and suppression concepts. Experience using relevant fire engineering tools such as zone or movement models, CFD or evacuation modelling software. High standard of written communication, capable of producing clear and concise fire strategy reports and technical documentation. Confident verbal communicator, comfortable engaging with clients, design teams, Building Control and Fire and Rescue Services.
Experience & Qualifications

Typically

4-8 years' experience

in fire engineering or fire safety consultancy within a UK or EU design and construction environment. Degree in Fire Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline such as structural, civil, mechanical or building services engineering, or a related fire science qualification. Membership of, or working towards membership of, a relevant professional body such as

Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), CABE or CIBSE

. Experience delivering fire strategies or equivalent technical outputs across multiple RIBA stages, including responsibility for client liaison and elements of project management.
Salary & Benefits

45,000 - 65,000 per annum

, depending on experience Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Exposure to a varied and technically challenging project portfolio Clear progression pathway towards senior and chartered roles Supportive consultancy environment with strong technical leadership
Additional Information (Important)

Applicants must be

currently based in the UK

Applicants must have the

unrestricted right to work in the UK

Visa sponsorship is not available

Fully remote working from outside the UK is not available for this role
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 45,000.00-65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Work from home
Application question(s):

Are you currently based in the UK and able to attend UK site visits and London meetings? Do you have at least 4 years' experience delivering fire engineering or fire strategy work within a consultancy or design environment? Have you been responsible for preparing or leading fire strategy reports for residential, commercial or mixed-use buildings? Are you confident working with UK fire safety guidance such as Approved Document B, BS 9991 and BS 9999? Are you comfortable attending and contributing to client meetings, design team meetings and discussions with regulators or Building Control? Are you a member of, or actively working towards membership of, a professional body such as the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), CABE or CIBSE?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London