Fire Engineer

BSV Recruitment Ltd; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BSV Recruitment Ltd in the UK is seeking a Fire Engineer to join our design team with opportunities in London, Liverpool or Manchester offices. You’ll work with architects, engineers and clients to develop practical fire strategies and help deliver projects beyond compliance.

You’ll contribute to analysis, reports and decisions from day one, while developing technical knowledge in a consultancy setting and progressing towards professional registration with the IFE.

Qualifications

• Background in fire engineering or a closely related STEM discipline
• Ability to apply engineering principles and analytical thinking to real-world problems
• Willingness to be actively involved in projects and collaborate with design teams
• Clear communication and confidence in contributing to technical discussions

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of fire strategies across a diverse range of projects.
• Undertake fire engineering analysis, calculations and technical assessments.
• Prepare clear and accurate technical reports and documentation.
• Work closely with architects, design teams, clients and other consultants to influence design decisions.
• Attend project meetings and contribute confidently to technical discussions.
• Support the successful delivery of projects to programme and budget.
• Develop an understanding of how fire engineering integrates with wider design and project delivery.
• Continue developing your technical knowledge and professional capabilities within a consultancy environment.

Skills

Fire engineering background

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Career development

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering

Job description

Fire EngineerYour Opportunity

Fire engineering isn't just about compliance — it's about helping projects work safely in the real world.

We are looking for a Fire Engineer to join our design team, with opportunities available in our London, Liverpool or Manchester offices.

Our fire engineers are involved in projects from day one, working alongside architects, engineers, clients and wider design teams to develop practical and effective fire strategies. This is a varied and important role, with the opportunity to work across an exciting portfolio that includes Formula 1 facilities, heritage museums, university frameworks and complex historic residential buildings.

You’ll contribute to fire strategies that go beyond simply meeting regulatory requirements, using sound engineering judgement to develop solutions that are practical, buildable and appropriate to the context of each project.

What You’ll Do

• Support the development and delivery of fire strategies across a diverse range of projects.
• Undertake fire engineering analysis, calculations and technical assessments.
• Prepare clear and accurate technical reports and documentation.
• Work closely with architects, design teams, clients and other consultants to influence design decisions.
• Attend project meetings and contribute confidently to technical discussions.
• Support the successful delivery of projects to programme and budget.
• Develop an understanding of how fire engineering integrates with wider design and project delivery.
• Continue developing your technical knowledge and professional capabilities within a consultancy environment.

What You’ll Need

We’re looking for someone with a background in fire engineering or a closely related STEM discipline who is keen to develop their career within a multidisciplinary consultancy.

We’re particularly interested in people who:

• Are comfortable applying engineering principles and analytical thinking to real-world problems.
• Want to be actively involved in projects rather than focusing solely on isolated technical tasks.
• Have a practical, solutions-focused approach to fire engineering.
• Communicate clearly and are confident contributing to collaborative design teams.
• Are keen to learn, develop and take on increasing responsibility.

You’ll Also Have

• A relevant degree in Fire Engineering or another STEM discipline.
• Working knowledge of UK fire safety design guidance, such as BS 9991, BS 9999 and Approved Document B, and an understanding of how this guidance is applied in practice.
• An interest in progressing towards professional registration with the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or an equivalent professional body.
• A genuine interest in developing a career in fire engineering consultancy.

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