Job Description

Vacancy Summary

At Severfield, we're creating

better ways

to build for a world of changing demands.



We have a fantastic opportunity for a Structural Fire Engineer to join our expert team, based at either our Lostock, Bolton or Dalton, Thirsk offices.



Our competitive advantage is our people, and we're always looking for talented individuals to join us as we continue to transform skylines across the UK & Europe. A career at Severfield presents the opportunity for you to develop, grow, and to feel part of something special, after all, we are all in it

together

!



Our Commercial & Industrial division designs, fabricates and constructs structural steelwork for a variety of different sectors including commercial offices, stadia & leisure, industrial & distribution, data centres, retail and health and education.



The division has manufacturing sites in three locations: Dalton, Lostock, and Enniskillen. Each has full-service capabilities and modern manufacturing processes enabling us to provide a high-quality product to a variety of different sectors. Each of our sites has its own strong reputation in the market and between them cover a wider geographical area, including Europe. They continue to set the

bar high

in their highly complex market!

Vacancy Details

In the Structural Fire Engineer position, you'll play a key role in developing and implementing passive fire protection strategies for our steelwork projects. You'll be the go-to expert on intumescent paint systems, steel limiting temperatures, and fire resistance design--ensuring our structures remain safe and compliant under fire exposure.



Other responsibilities will include but are not limited to:


Develop and review fire protection strategies in line with UK and international codes. Perform fire engineering calculations to determine steel limiting temperatures and fire resistance periods. Specify and assess intumescent paint systems, including DFT requirements based on section factor and exposure. Prepare and review technical fire resistance reports and submissions. Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors to integrate fire protection into project designs. Support tendering, procurement, and installation of passive fire protection systems. Conduct site inspections to verify correct application of coatings. Liaise with testing agencies and suppliers regarding fire test data and certifications.

Key Skills & experience

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in passive fire protection and structural fire design. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise, industry knowledge, and practical experience to support Severfield's high-profile steelwork projects.



You'll need:


Significant experience in fire engineering, focusing on structural steel and intumescent coatings A degree in Structural or Fire Safety Engineering (Master's preferred); chartership (e.g., CEng, IFE, SFPE) is a plus but not essential. Proficiency in fire resistance design, DFT calculations, and relevant codes (Eurocodes, BS 5950 Part 8, EN 1993-1-2) Familiarity with fire engineering tools (e.g., Ozone, SAFIR, Vulcan) Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills

What We Offer

At Severfield, we're all about doing the right thing, so as you'd expect, we offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.



We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets to apply. We value the unique perspectives that come from different life experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, religion, or faith. At Severfield, we believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success, and we are eager to hear from all who want to contribute to our dynamic workplace.



We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don't delay in submitting your application.



We look forward to receiving your application!



Recruitment agencies - Please note that we kindly request no contact from recruitment agencies or third-party providers regarding this role. We genuinely appreciate your interest but are currently managing our hiring process in-house.

About Us

Severfield is the largest structural steelwork Group in the UK and among the biggest in Europe. We have been involved in the UK's highest profile structural steel projects and we have the design and engineering capabilities to deliver the UK's largest, most complex projects.



Today, with multiple sites in the UK, Europe, and our joint venture in India, we have an annual capacity to produce around 300,000 tonnes of fabricated steelwork.

Please click on the image below to watch our capabilities video on YouTube.

Acting on behalf of our clients, our project portfolio includes world-class stadia, bridges, national infrastructure, as well as shaping city skylines across the UK and further afield.

Benefits

Looking after our employees means both their physical and mental wellbeing. We're proud to offer a range of benefits including:



25 days holiday




7% employer pension contributions




Employee assistance programme (EAP)




Employee benefits scheme




Cycle to work scheme




Save as you earn




Free onsite parking (role specific)




Business health insurance






Job Reference: SUKIE00581