Fire Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fire Engineer to join an independent global construction and property consultancy. This firm provides management and advice throughout the built environment, focusing on creating value for clients and achieving commercial success. The role involves delivering fire engineering design solutions across various sectors, including cost management, quantity surveying, project and programme management, asset advisory, and specialist consultancy.

The Fire Engineer Role

As a Fire Engineer, you will:

• Deliver fire engineering design solutions to clients across a wide variety of sectors.
• Manage and advise on projects throughout the built environment.
• Develop and implement fire engineering strategies.
• Stay updated with current fire safety regulations and legislation.
• Assess fire-related risks in projects and collaborate on mitigation strategies.
• Review and comment on the quality of fire safety installations.
• Prepare reports, attend design team meetings, and liaise with client representatives as required.

Requirements

• An engineering degree, preferably in fire engineering, or a postgraduate qualification in fire engineering (other backgrounds considered).
• Proven experience in fire engineering and delivering fire safety projects.
• Strong understanding of fire safety regulations and standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Willingness to travel and a flexible approach to the working environment.
• Fire modelling experience is beneficial.
• Good commercial awareness.
• Ability to collate information and have a clear and structured approach to report writing.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £65,000.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (3 days to be taken between Christmas and New Year).
• Flexible holidays - option to purchase up to an additional 5 days.
• Employee Bonus Scheme.
• Death in Service benefit up to 6 times basic salary.
• Private medical treatment - with the option to extend to family cover at an additional cost.
• Company long-term sickness scheme - 100% basic salary for the first 13 weeks of illness.
• Group Income Protection Scheme - follows long-term sickness scheme subject to insurers' rules and regulations.
• Employee Assistance Programme - expert information and advisory services.
• Season Ticket Loans.
• Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• Bicycle Purchase Scheme.
• Dental Plan.
• Health Screening.
• Eyecare Vouchers.
• Occupational Health Facilities.
• Gym Membership Loans.
• Primary Annual Professional Subscription covered.

If you are an experienced Fire Engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we would love to hear from you. To discuss this role, explore other career options, or talk about career progression and alternative positions, please get in touch with Chris van Aurich at Brandon James.