Fire Consultant

Brandon James; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £45k-£55k

Hybrid working

Pension

Generous holiday allowance

Professional development support

Exposure to varied projects

Career progression

Job summary

Brandon James is recruiting a Fire Consultant for a respected fire safety consultancy based in Newcastle. You will work across diverse developments in the North East, delivering practical and technically sound fire safety advice to clients across the region.

In return, you will enjoy hybrid working arrangements, a pension and generous holiday allowance, support towards professional development and chartership, exposure to varied projects, and clear opportunities for career progression within an

Qualifications

• A degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety or related subject.
• Experience in a fire consultancy or similar technical environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK fire safety guidance and legislation.
• Experience producing fire strategies or fire safety reports.
• Effective communication and client-facing skills.
• IFE membership or equivalent beneficial.
• Valid UK driving licence advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Preparing fire strategies for new-build and existing buildings.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and design information.
• Providing advice on Approved Document B and relevant British Standards.
• Carrying out fire safety inspections and assessments.
• Producing detailed technical reports.
• Liaising with clients, contractors and design teams.
• Supporting Building Regulations submissions.
• Assisting with fire safety matters relating to higher-risk and complex buildings.

Skills

Fire safety knowledge

Client-facing skills

Report writing

UK fire safety guidance knowledge

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering/Fire Safety

Job description

The Fire Consultant's Role

A respected fire safety consultancy is seeking an experienced Fire Consultant to strengthen their growing team in Newcastle. The successful Fire Consultant will work across a diverse range of developments throughout the North East, supporting clients with practical and technically sound fire safety advice.

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing fire strategies for new-build and existing buildings
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and design information
• Providing advice on Approved Document B and relevant British Standards
• Carrying out fire safety inspections and assessments
• Producing detailed technical reports
• Liaising with clients, contractors and design teams
• Supporting Building Regulations submissions
• Assisting with fire safety matters relating to higher-risk and complex buildings

The Fire Consultant

The successful Fire Consultant will ideally hold:

• A degree or relevant qualification in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety or a related subject
• Previous experience within a fire consultancy or similar technical environment
• Strong knowledge of UK fire safety guidance and legislation
• Experience producing fire strategies or fire safety reports
• Good 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 will receive:

• £45,000-£55,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Pension and generous holiday allowance
• Support towards professional development and chartership
• Exposure to varied and technically interesting projects
• Clear opportunities for career progression

This is an excellent opportunity for a Fire Consultant looking to develop their career with an established consultancy while working across Newcastle and the wider North East.

Ref: LB67684