Fire Consultant

Brandon James Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Pension and generous annual leave

CPD and professional development

Job summary

Brandon James Limited is seeking an experienced Fire Consultant to join our Leeds team. You will deliver expert fire safety guidance across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments, from early design through to completion.

Responsibilities include developing fire strategies, reviewing drawings and specifications, advising on escape routes and fire resistance, and producing technical reports. Hybrid working is available with ongoing CPD and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree or recognised qualification in Fire Engineering or Fire Safety.
• Experience in a fire consultancy or similar environment.
• Knowledge of Approved Document B and British Standards.
• Understanding of UK fire safety legislation.
• Experience producing fire strategies and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• IFE membership beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing fire strategies.
• Assessing drawings, layouts and technical specifications.
• Advising on means of escape, compartmentation and fire resistance.
• Supporting projects through Building Regulations and approval stages.
• Producing detailed technical reports and recommendations.
• Attending client, design team and project meetings.
• Liaising with architects, developers, contractors and Building Control.
• Providing practical fire safety advice across a range of building types.

Skills

Strong communication

Client-facing skills

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering / Fire Safety

Tools

Approved Document B knowledge

Job description

A growing fire safety consultancy is seeking an experienced Fire Consultant to join their Leeds team. The successful Fire Consultant will work across a varied portfolio of residential, commercial and mixed-use developments throughout Leeds and the wider Yorkshire region.

The Fire Consultant’s Role

The appointed Fire Consultant will provide technical fire safety advice across projects from early design through to completion, working closely with clients and wider project teams.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and reviewing fire strategies
• Assessing drawings, layouts and technical specifications
• Advising on means of escape, compartmentation and fire resistance
• Supporting projects through Building Regulations and approval stages
• Producing detailed technical reports and recommendations
• Attending client, design team and project meetings
• Liaising with architects, developers, contractors and Building Control
• Providing practical fire safety advice across a range of building types

The Fire Consultant

The successful Fire Consultant will ideally have:

• A degree or recognised qualification in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety or a related subject
• Previous experience within a fire consultancy or similar environment
• Strong knowledge of Approved Document B and relevant British Standards
• Good understanding of current UK fire safety legislation
• Experience producing fire strategies and technical documentation
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Membership of the IFE or another relevant professional body would be beneficial
• A full UK driving licence would be advantageous

In Return?

The Fire Consultant can expect:

• £45,000-£55,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Pension and generous annual leave
• Ongoing CPD and technical development
• Support towards professional qualifications and chartership
• Varied projects across Leeds and Yorkshire
• Clear opportunities for progression

This is a strong opportunity for a Fire Consultant looking to develop their career within an established and expanding fire safety consultancy.

Ref: LB08197

Fire Consultant/ Fire Risk Assessment/ Fire Strategy / Fire Safety Engineering / Building Safety / Fire Compliance / Fire Modelling / Fire Consultancy / Building Regulations / Fire Risk/ Senior Fire/ Senior