Fire Engineer

Keegans; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Keegans Group in London is seeking a Fire Engineer to join the Compliance and Safety Team. The role focuses on delivering fire strategies, design for remediation projects, and technical notes, with collaboration across the C&S Division.

Strong English, drawing interpretation, and team collaboration are essential. You will work on site, conduct inspections, review plans, and provide expert advice to clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Fire Engineering (2:2 minimum grade).
• Membership of the IFSM / IFE.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• High standard of written and spoken English.
• Excellent written, verbal and drawn communication skills.
• Ability to interpret drawings, plans and sections of buildings.
• Well-developed IT skills and numeracy and literacy.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workloads.
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Active listening and understanding of others' perspectives.
• Quick learner, eager to progress professionally.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fire strategies and retrospective fire strategies across a range of properties.
• Deliver fire engineering design for cladding and compartmentation remediation projects.
• Deliver qualitative design reviews as part of a larger project design team.
• Deliver technical notes in line with specialist client requirements.
• Provide technical advice to clients and colleagues.
• Conduct site inspections to gather information and assess existing conditions.
• Conduct on site reviews of plans to gauge accuracy and undertake updates as required.
• Conduct site inspections and technical reporting during on site construction.
• Produce scopes for contractors detailing internal and external opening up work requirements.
• Attend site with contractors to undertake intrusive investigations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in Fire Engineering (2:2 min grade)

IFSM / IFE membership

Job description

The Keegans Group are looking for a Fire Engineer within the Compliance and Safety Team. They provide fire safety support and advice and assist in the delivery of appropriate fire safety advice. This role reports to the Director of Compliance and Safety and you will be expected to collaborate with other members of the C&S Division. This is a full time/permanent position with a preference for someone in London.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fire strategies and retrospective fire strategies across a range of properties.
• Deliver fire engineering design for cladding and compartmentation remediation projects.
• Deliver qualitative design reviews as part of a larger project design team.
• Deliver technical notes in line with specialist client requirements.
• Provide technical advice to clients and colleagues.
• Conduct site inspections to gather information and assess existing conditions.
• Conduct on site reviews of plans to gauge accuracy and undertake updates as required.
• Conduct site inspections and technical reporting during on site construction.
• Produce scopes for contractors detailing internal and external opening up work requirements.
• Attending site with contractors to undertake intrusive investigations.
• Working at height in mobile elevated platforms, on scaffolding or up ladders as required.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelors or master’s degree in Fire Engineering (2:2 minimum grade)
• Membership of the IFSM / IFE
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to apply professional experience and mature judgment to complex situations
• A high standard of written and spoken English
• Excellent written, verbal and drawn communication skills
• Ability to accurately interpret drawn information particularly building plans and sections
• Well-developed IT skills and high levels of numeracy and literacy
• Ability to organise and prioritise workloads
• Good time management and the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to listen effectively and understand perspective of others
• Quick learner, eager to progress professionally and academically