Fire Engineer

Purosearch; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Purosearch is recruiting an experienced Fire Engineer to join a growing consultancy, delivering Fire Strategies across commercial and residential projects.

The role offers a clear progression path with full support toward Chartership, and the chance to work closely with architects, designers and contractors.

Salary is up to £75,000, with ongoing development and exposure to high-profile projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced Fire Engineer with consultancy or technical background.
• Experience developing fire strategies for commercial/residential buildings.
• Solid knowledge of fire safety legislation and guidance.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a wider team.
• Relevant engineering or fire safety qualifications.
• Chartered status or progression towards chartership is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire strategies for commercial and residential buildings.
• Provide fire engineering advice throughout design and construction.
• Collaborate with architects, designers, contractors and other engineering disciplines.
• Review designs and provide practical, technically sound fire safety solutions.
• Produce technical reports, fire strategies and supporting documentation.
• Attend project meetings and liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Support delivery of projects from concept through to completion.
• Keep up to date with legislation, guidance and best practice.

Skills

Fire Engineering

Fire Safety

Report Writing

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Engineering/Fire Safety qualifications

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Fire Engineer to join a growing and ambitious consultancy, working on a diverse range of exciting commercial and residential projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a fire professional looking to take the next step in their career, with a clear pathway for progression through the ranks and full support towards achieving Chartership.

The Role

As a Fire Engineer, you will be involved in developing and delivering Fire Strategies across a varied portfolio of projects, ranging from residential developments to complex commercial premises.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing fire strategies for a range of commercial and residential buildings.
• Providing fire engineering advice throughout the design and construction process.
• Working closely with architects, designers, contractors and other engineering disciplines.
• Reviewing designs and providing practical, technically sound fire safety solutions.
• Producing technical reports, fire strategies and supporting documentation.
• Attending project meetings and liaising with clients and key stakeholders.
• Supporting the delivery of projects from initial concept through to completion.
• Keeping up to date with relevant legislation, guidance and industry best practice.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Fire Engineer with proven experience within a consultancy or similar technical environment.

You will ideally have:

• Previous professional experience as a Fire Engineer — essential.
• Experience developing fire strategies for commercial and/or residential buildings.
• Strong knowledge of relevant fire safety legislation, regulations and guidance.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a wider team.
• A proactive approach and genuine ambition to develop your career.
• Relevant engineering or fire safety qualifications.
• Chartered status or progression towards Chartered Engineer/Chartered Membership would be advantageous, although full support will be provided for the right candidate looking to achieve chartership.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £75,000, dependent on experience.
• Clear and structured career progression through the ranks.
• Full support and development towards Chartership.
• Exposure to a diverse range of high-profile commercial and residential projects.
• The opportunity to develop your technical expertise within a growing consultancy.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Long-term opportunities to progress into senior and leadership positions.

Key words include: (Fire, Fire Engineer, Fire Engineer, Fire Strategy)