Fire Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd; Eltham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training and leadership development

Career progression

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is helping a respected construction consultancy in Eltham build a new Fire Engineering function, taking ownership from day one and leading from the front.

You will deliver end-to-end fire safety commissions, perform Fire Risk Assessments, and advise on legislation while balancing diary across office, site, and hybrid work. A clear development path supports long-term progression.

Qualifications

• Strong real-world Fire Engineering / Fire Safety experience.
• Comfortable leading commissions/projects and managing stakeholders in a client-facing role.
• Knowledge of relevant fire legislation/safety acts, HRBs, and experience leading Fire Risk Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a new Fire Engineering function from the Eltham office, with hybrid working and site visits.
• Deliver and lead fire safety commissions and projects through to completion.
• Undertake/oversee Fire Risk Assessments and provide client-facing advice.
• Support team growth over time, with progression and leadership development available.

Skills

Fire Engineering

Fire Safety

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Fire Engineer

£55,000 - £65,000 + Great Training + Lead a New Team + Partnership Programme + Management Courses + Hybrid Working

Eltham, South East London - Commutable from: Greenwich, Lewisham, Bromley, Woolwich, Dartford, Bexleyheath, Sidcup, Catford

Are you a Fire Engineer looking to step into a role where you'll take the lead, grow a team around you, and shape a brand-new function within a well-established consultancy?

On offer is a unique opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary construction consultancy where you'll take ownership from day one, working closely with senior stakeholders initially before leading commissions and developing a small team as the workload grows.

This company has been established for over 50 years being a leader in the industry, delivering projects across housing, education, healthcare, commercial and refurbishment. As a result of continued growth and expansion, they are now building out a new team in Eltham to support a key group-wide project.

In this role you'll be client-facing, leading projects end-to-end, completing and overseeing Fire Risk Assessments, and advising on relevant legislation and safety acts, including work on HRBs. You'll have the autonomy to manage your diary, splitting time between office, site and hybrid working.

This role would suit an experienced Fire Engineer looking to take ownership, lead from the front, and progress long-term through a clear development pathway in a growing business.

The Role:

• Lead a new Fire Engineering function from the Eltham office, with hybrid working and site visits
• Deliver and lead fire safety commissions and projects through to completion
• Undertake/oversee Fire Risk Assessments and provide client-facing advice
• Support team growth over time, with progression and leadership development available

The Person:

• Strong real-world Fire Engineering / Fire Safety experience
• Comfortable leading commissions/projects and managing stakeholders in a client-facing role
• Knowledge of relevant fire legislation/safety acts, HRBs, and experience leading Fire Risk Assessments

Reference Number: BBBH281409

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.