Charted Fire Engineer

IFE; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Company pension

Employee rewards

Global Academy training

Job summary

Global HSE Group is seeking a Chartered Fire Engineer to strengthen our fire engineering capability across the UK. You will provide technical fire engineering advice, develop fire strategies and support clients in achieving safe, compliant buildings.

The role requires CEng, a relevant degree, and at least four years in professional fire engineering. We offer a competitive salary, pension, and our Global Academy sector training.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with relevant professional membership.
• Degree (BEng/MEng) in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering or related discipline.
• At least 4 years’ experience in a professional fire engineering role.
• Experience reviewing, assessing, and QA of complex fire strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional fire engineering advice to clients and project teams.
• Develop, review and implement fire strategies for various buildings.
• Produce Single Building Assessments and other fire safety documentation.
• Review designs and ensure compliance with relevant fire safety requirements.
• Identify fire safety risks and provide recommendations.
• Mentor staff and support CPD.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Fire Engineering

Building safety

CPD

Education

BEng/MEng in Fire Engineering

Tools

PAS 9980

FRAEW

FRA

Job description

Hours – Full Time/Permanent - 40 hours (8am - 5pm, Monday – Friday)

Role Overview

As part of our continued growth, we are looking to strengthen our Chartered Fire Engineering capability, supporting clients across the UK with fire engineering and complex building assessments.

The role will involve providing technical fire engineering advice across a range of building types, developing fire strategies, undertaking technical assessments, and supporting clients in achieving safe and compliant buildings.

Requirements

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with relevant professional membership
• Degree (BEng/MEng) or equivalent qualification in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering or a related discipline
• At least 4 years’ experience working in a professional fire engineering role
• Experience reviewing, assessing, and providing quality assurance of complex fire strategies
• Experience with PAS 9980, FRAEW, FRA and external wall systems

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and annual leave
• Company pension scheme
• Employee rewards & company events
• Sector training support through our own Global Academy
• Opportunities to shape the future of safe, compliant building delivery

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional fire engineering advice to clients, project teams and colleagues
• Develop, review, and implement fire strategies for a range of building types and uses
• Produce Single Building Assessments
• Undertake technical fire engineering assessments and provide practical recommendations
• Review building designs, construction information and proposed fire safety measures for compliance with relevant requirements
• Identify fire safety risks, technical issues and areas requiring further investigation or specialist input
• Produce clear, accurate and technically robust reports, assessments and other fire safety documentation
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations clearly to clients and other project stakeholders
• Support clients with fire safety matters and, where required, assist with engagement with enforcing authorities
• Maintain professional competence through ongoing CPD and technical development
• Support the development of Global HSE's fire engineering services and technical standards
• Participate in departmental training, knowledge sharing and quality assurance activities
• Mentor existing employees and graduates through their CPD

About Global HSE Group

Global HSE Group are industry leaders in comprehensive fire safety, specialising in passive fire protection and technical fire consultancy, as well as delivering sustainability and MEP building services, and our own accredited training academy.

We place people and compliance at the heart of everything we do and pride ourselves on our highly knowledgeable and experienced, multi-disciplinary team who work seamlessly to keep occupants safe and deliver safer buildings.

We operate nationally across the UK and Ireland and our clients include several of the UKs largest housing associations, councils, and public sector organisations, as well as student accommodation providers, hotels, universities, architects, and developers.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Global is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome diverse perspectives and actively encourage employees to contribute to our evolving diversity and inclusion agenda. Our people help shape our business, policies, and culture.