Fire Risk Assessor - London

Fire Engineer | Fire Engineer | Fire Engineer

A leading multidisciplinary built environment consultancy is looking to appoint a Fire Engineer to join their established fire engineering team in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Fire Engineer who wants to work on complex, high-profile projects while benefiting from the support of a wider technical consultancy.

The successful Fire Engineer will provide specialist fire engineering advice across a broad range of sectors, working closely with architects, developers, contractors and other technical disciplines throughout the project lifecycle.

The Fire Engineer's Role

The Fire Engineer will be responsible for:

Developing fire strategies for new-build and refurbishment projects

Providing technical advice on fire safety design and Building Regulations

Reviewing architectural, structural and MEP information

Supporting projects through design, construction and handover stages

Advising on means of escape, compartmentation, smoke control and fire resistance

Attending design team meetings and liaising directly with clients

Supporting Building Safety Act and Gateway-related requirements where applicable

Undertaking site inspections and technical reviews

Working across sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare, education and mixed-use developments

The Fire Engineer

The successful Fire Engineer will ideally have:

A degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering or a related discipline

Experience working within a consultancy environment

Strong knowledge of Approved Document B, BS 9991 and BS 9999

Understanding of UK Building Regulations and current fire safety legislation

Experience producing fire strategies and technical reports

Membership of the IFE or another relevant professional body

Progress towards Chartered Engineer status would be advantageous

Strong client-facing and communication skills

In Return?

The Fire Engineer can expect:

Competitive salary dependent on experience

Hybrid working

Private healthcare and pension benefits

Professional membership and chartership support

Structured career progression

Exposure to major UK and international projects

A collaborative multidisciplinary working environment