Fire Assessor Senior Consultant

Advance TRS; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Fire Assessor Senior Consultant to lead fire safety strategies and risk assessments. This role involves developing solutions for critical national infrastructure projects. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and have strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers substantial benefits including annual bonuses, holidays, and a matched pension scheme, while requiring UK national security vetting.

Benefits

Annual bonus linked to performance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Loyalty Leave

Attractive matched pension scheme

Private healthcare

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with fire dynamics, compartmentation, and evacuation modelling.
• Ability to develop fire safety strategies and technical notes.

Responsibilities

• Lead in delivering fire strategies and fire risk assessments.
• Conduct fire engineering analysis including smoke modelling.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure project compliance.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Degree in Fire Safety Engineering, Fire Protection Technologies or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Fire Assessor Senior Consultant

Location: Remote / Hybrid

Whilst systems may be complex, support solutions need not be. We believe in providing straightforward, high quality, good value engineering consultancy and support. We aim to use our knowledge and expertise to develop a safer and more sustainable future because we recognise the importance of having a positive impact on the future of our planet and society.

Job Description

The successful Fire Assessor will lead in delivering fire strategies, fire risk assessments, and design-stage consultancy services. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the Fire Assessor will help ensure support safety of Critical National Infrastructure such as submarines, power stations and explosives facilities.

This opportunity allows the Fire Assessor to develop the client\'s service delivery in Fire Engineering and Assessment, while supporting the development of junior staff and supporting our Fire Assessor associates on existing projects. The new Fire Engineering and Assessment service will include Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR), fire dynamics, compartmentation, evacuation modelling, and passive/active fire protection solutions.

Duties to include

• Developing fire safety strategies, reports, technical notes and sketches, ensuring compliance with fire regulations.
• Leading or contributing to design reviews, assessing fire safety risks and proposing practical, effective solutions.
• Conduct fire engineering analysis, including smoke and evacuation modelling, temperature spread calculations, and structural assessments.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, and statutory authorities, ensuring fire safety measures align with project requirements.
• Work with advanced computer modelling software to perform fire dynamics assessments and simulations.

Essential Requirements

• A degree in Fire Safety Engineering, Fire Protection Technologies or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical skills with a problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with clients, design teams, and regulatory bodies.

Desirable Requirements

• Consultancy experience (desirable).

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Fire Assessor to take the next step in their career and help lead the growth of this service. If you\'re ready to apply your skills and develop in a fast-paced, supportive environment, we\'d love to hear from you!

Due to the nature of the work that the client undertakes, you must be a sole UK national in order to apply. You will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.

Benefits

We provide our people with excellent benefits package that comprises of:

• Annual bonus linked to company and individual performance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Loyalty Leave
• Attractive pension scheme - matched pension contributions, up to 8% from day one
• Family Friendly Policies
• Private healthcare
• Targeted professional development
• Life Assurance (4x salary) and Income Protection (75% of salary)
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• EV lease salary sacrifice scheme

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.