Fire Engineer

Notion4 Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fire engineering consultancy is seeking a Fire Engineer to provide technical fire safety advice across various building types, particularly high-rise residential developments. The role involves producing reports, advising clients, and ensuring compliance with UK fire safety regulations, including the Building Safety Act. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and experience in fire consultancy.

Qualifications

• Experience providing technical fire safety advice across various building types.
• Confident in producing reports and advising clients.
• Understanding of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order.

Responsibilities

• Prepare client fee proposals and quotations.
• Produce Fire Strategy reports.
• Support compliance with Building Regulations and fire safety legislation.

Skills

Technical fire safety advice

Report production

Client advising

Compliance with UK fire safety regulations

CFD modelling understanding

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in Fire Engineering

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Fire Engineer with experience in providing technical fire safety advice across a range of building types. The ideal candidate will be confident producing reports, advising clients, and supporting compliance with UK fire safety regulations and legislation, including the Building Safety Act.

Key Experience & Responsibilities

• Preparing client fee proposals and quotations
• Producing Fire Strategy reports
• Providing detailed technical advice on fire safety for a range of building types, with a particular focus on high-rise residential developments
• Participating in client and design team meetings
• Supporting compliance with Building Regulations (e.g. Approved Document B) and fire safety legislation
• Advising on duties under the Building Safety Act
• Understanding of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
• Reviewing technical documentation (plans, sections, elevations, design details, etc.)
• Knowledge of British Standards such as BS 9991 and BS 9999
• Exposure to or understanding of CFD modelling
• Prior experience in a fire consultancy or multidisciplinary environment

Qualifications & Professional Memberships

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Fire Engineering or a related discipline (desirable)
• Membership or working towards membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or similar body