Job Description

Exciting opportunity for a skilled and detail-oriented Passive Fire Engineer, living anywhere between Bristol and Reading. Being mobile and covering a region you'll be open to travel with this covering a large geographical patch stretching along the M4, down to the South Coast and pushing into the South West.


As the successful candidate will be responsible for surveying and inspecting completed and upcoming fire door installations by contractors, ensuring all work meets regulatory and safety standards. The role also involves carrying out remedial repairs and installing new FD30 and FD60 fire doorsets. Additional duties will include small-scale fire stopping and compartmentation sealing works.


In-house training from our BM TRADA Approved Person will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct surveys and inspections of existing and future fire door installations. Complete checklists and reports to verify contractor compliance with fire safety standards. Perform remedial repairs to fire doors to maintain full regulatory compliance. Install FD30 and FD60 fire doorsets in accordance with relevant fire safety regulations and manufacturer instructions. Carry out minor fire stopping and compartmentation sealing to maintain fire resistance across buildings. Liaise with contractors, store managers, and compliance teams to ensure smooth workflow and communication. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fire safety legislation and best practices.

Requirements:

Proven experience in fire door installation and remedial works. Knowledge of fire door regulations (e.g., BS 8214, BS 476, and/or BS EN 1634). Ability to carry out accurate surveys and compile clear, compliant reports. Experience with fire stopping and compartmentation sealing is desirable. Relevant qualifications or certifications (e.g., FIRAS, BM TRADA, IFC) preferred. Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety standards.

We believe we have a unique workforce, presenting both opportunity and challenge in equal measure and to continue this progression it's important we attract similarly great people who share our values.


Additional Information:


This is a site-based role and will involve travel to multiple locations.

About Us

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Established in 1998 Lancer Scott offers renowned high-quality construction projects and facilities management services. Based in the heart of Bristol we have enjoyed success and significant growth, particularly in the last 4 years with turnover increasing from 56 million in 2020 to a projected 100 million in 2024.


Enjoying year on year growth, we're a South West success story. We have, as part of our growth strategy, had to evolve and as such have initiated reorganisation to ensure we continue to deliver the renowned high-quality construction projects and facilities management services that our clients have come to expect.

Building Communities at Lancer Scott

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At Lancer Scott, we're committed to giving back through hands-on support, funding, and partnerships that create lasting impact. We've helped deliver projects like East Street Mews, providing housing for young homeless people, and revitalised community spaces such as the East Looe Hub and a Scouts hut in Gloucestershire.


Our partnership with Community of Purpose enables us to support initiatives like the Bristol Young Heroes Awards and the Break Free Programme, giving young people opportunities to thrive.


Join us at Lancer Scott, where your work helps strengthen communities.