Fire Engineer

Lloyd Recruitment - East Grinstead; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious fire safety consultancy in the UK seeks a Fire Engineer to provide consultancy services on various projects. You will design and implement fire protection systems while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Fire Engineering, MIFireE membership, and experience with fire risk assessments. This role requires excellent communication skills and offers opportunities for remote and hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• MIFireE membership is essential.
• Proven experience in fire engineering required.
• Strong knowledge of industry codes like Building Regulations and BS 9999.

Responsibilities

• Lead qualitative design reviews for various construction projects.
• Act as Fire Engineer within design groups on high-profile projects.
• Develop Fire Strategy Plans and Fire Safety Case reports.

Skills

Fire risk assessments

Fire safety system design

Communication skills

Knowledge of regulations

Proficiency in fire engineering software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Engineering or related field

Membership in relevant professional bodies (e.g., IFE, SFPE)

Tools

AutoCAD

FDS

CFD

Job description

Fire Engineer

Lloyd Recruitment Services is excited to partner with a prestigious and award-winning Fire Safety Consultancy as they expand their team. We are currently seeking a Fire Engineer to provide expert consultancy services to a wide range of clients, from high-profile construction projects to operational businesses across the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic, professional team known for its excellence and innovation in fire safety. As a Fire Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and implementing cutting-edge fire protection systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and contributing to the safety of some of the most exciting and challenging construction projects.

Salary £50k - £60k DOE

Monday to Friday

Location - Hampshire / Remote / Hybrid working

Award-winning consultancy that sets the standard for excellence in the fire safety industry

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and make a real difference in the safety of buildings and communities

What You’ll Do

• Lead Qualitative Design reviews for construction projects at various RIBA stages
• Act as Fire Engineer within design groups on a variety of high-profile, interesting projects
• Develop Fire Strategy Plans and Fire Safety Case reports for new builds, HRRBs, and retroactive plans for operational buildings
• Engage in fire risk assessments and provide guidance to ensure the highest levels of fire safety

What We’re Looking For

• MIFireE (a member of the Institute of Fire Engineers) – essential
• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience in fire engineering, including fire risk assessments and design of fire safety systems
• Strong knowledge of industry codes and regulations, such as Building Regulations, BS 9999, and NFPA standards
• Proficiency in fire engineering software (e.g., FDS, CFD, AutoCAD)
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and project teams
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng or IEng) or working towards it is highly desirable
• Membership in relevant professional bodies (e.g., IFE, SFPE) is a plus

Travel to client sites across the UK is required, with a focus on London and the South East.

Lloyd Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.