Facade Fire Safety Engineer - Flexible Hours

Jensen Hughes; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

33 days paid time off

Industry-leading pension scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Access to extensive training resources

Job summary

Jensen Hughes offers an exciting opportunity for a Fire Engineer (External Wall Assessments) based in the UK. The role involves improving fire life safety for residential buildings and conducting comprehensive assessments across various locations.

The ideal candidate possesses significant knowledge of building envelope systems and fire safety legislation, along with experience in intrusive surveys and technical report writing. The position supports a flexible work-life balance and includes robust employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting intrusive external wall surveys on high‑rise residential and office buildings.
• Understanding of fire safety design legislation and guidance.
• Ability to author technical reports with engineering judgement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on‑site inspections to ensure compliance with building regulations.
• Produce clear reports outlining assessments.
• Manage own client base and support fee proposals.

Skills

Knowledge of facades and building envelope systems

Knowledge of construction methods and fire performance

Ability to read architectural drawings

Proficiency with Microsoft Word

Capacity to work independently

Job description

Jensen Hughes offers an exciting opportunity for a Fire Engineer (External Wall Assessments) based in the UK. The role involves improving fire life safety for residential buildings and conducting comprehensive assessments across various locations.

The ideal candidate possesses significant knowledge of building envelope systems and fire safety legislation, along with experience in intrusive surveys and technical report writing. The position supports a flexible work-life balance and includes robust employee benefits.