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 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 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

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