Fire Engineer

Innovation Fire Engineering Ltd.; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PDP & CPD training

Mentoring & professional development

Professional registration bonus

Contributory pension

Flexible working hours

Cycle-to-work scheme

TOIL & holiday allowance

Job summary

Innovation Fire Engineering Ltd. is an award-winning consultancy specializing in robust fire engineering solutions. The team emphasizes innovation, collaboration, integrity, people and excellent service.

You will work with experienced fire engineers, developing skills and sharing best practices while contributing to a range of residential, healthcare, education and office projects. The role offers flexible hours, part-time options, and a 35-hour week with a focus on CPD and career progression

Qualifications

• Qualified with BEng/MSc/MEng in STEM or IMFSE.
• Minimum one year of UK fire engineering experience.
• Motivated and enthusiastic with a passion for fire engineering.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Strong written English; clear communication with clients.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential fire safety issues with designs and propose cost-effective solutions.
• Produce fire strategy reports and fee proposals.
• Be the dedicated fire engineer for small to medium projects from start to finish.
• Liaise with approving authorities on proposed designs.
• Respond promptly to clients and design teams.

Skills

Fire engineering

UK fire eng experience

Written English

Education

BEng/MSc/MEng in STEM

IMFSE

Tools

CPD

IFE accreditation

Job description

Innovation Fire Engineering is an award-winning, specialist fire engineering consultancy. We have gained a reputation as experts in delivering innovative, robust, pragmatic fire engineered solutions.

Our core values underpin our company ethos and are at the heart of everything we do: Innovation, Collaboration, Integrity, People and Excellent Service. Our talented team share a passion for innovative fire engineering. Working together, sharing knowledge, expertise and support, collaboration is at the heart of our success.

You will work with a team of experienced fire engineers, continuing to develop your skills and expertise while sharing best practice and changes in fire safety legislation.

You will be part of a friendly, supportive team, sharing knowledge, expertise and a passion for delivering innovative fire strategies to meet our clients’ needs.

• Deliver the company's core values: Innovation, Collaboration, Integrity, People and Excellent Service.
• Demonstrate skills in identifying potential fire safety issues with designs and devising appropriate cost-effective solutions for clients.
• Attend and make a positive contribution to meetings, both internally and externally.
• Produce a high standard of written English and communicate clearly with clients face to face, by telephone and by email.
• Develop experience on projects in a wide range of sectors including residential, healthcare, education and office.
• Liaise with approving authorities regarding proposed fire safety designs.
• Produce fire strategy reports and fee proposals for projects.
• Be the dedicated fire engineer for small to medium-scale projects, overseeing projects from start to finish.
• Ensure a prompt response with the client and design team.
• Continually advance your knowledge and skills in fire engineering through Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and work towards achieving Associate status with the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE).
• Work towards the IFE-accredited or approved Master's Degree, i.e. MSc Fire Safety Engineering (if not already qualified).
• *Qualified with BEng / MSc / MEng in a STEM subject or IMFSE.
• *Minimum one year experience in a UK fire engineering role.
• Motivated and enthusiastic, with a passion for fire engineering.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Strong written English skills and the ability to communicate clearly face to face, by telephone and by email.
• Ability to plan and prioritise your own workload in response to service needs.

*If you do not meet the criteria, but can demonstrate significant experience in the fire service, architectural practice or building control, you may still be considered.

Excellent training and development:

Personal Development Plan (PDP) identifying learning needs and monitoring progress, structured in-house training programme, mentoring, continuing professional development (CPD) (in-house and external), full involvement in a diverse range of projects from start to finish and paid membership of a relevant professional body.

Well-being ethos:

Corporate masseur (monthly), 1-2-1 sessions (monthly) with an open-door policy and generous holiday allowance, including Christmas shutdown.

Great team culture:

Regular team building days (bi-monthly), collaboration with experienced fire engineers and a supportive diverse team.

Flexible working:

Flexible approach to working hours and location, part-time hours available and full-time hours of only 35 hours per week.

Financial:

Competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus based on performance, professional registration bonus for achieving MIFireE or CEng and a contributory pension.

Other benefits:

• Time Off in Lieu (TOIL), cycle-to-work scheme and pension salary sacrifice.

At Innovation Fire Engineering we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and supportive culture for all employees, where diversity is celebrated, differences are embraced and everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that diverse teams encourage innovation, creativity and excellence in everything we do.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and warmly welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age (within legal limits), disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and warmly welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age (within legal limits), disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity.

3rd Floor
6-8 Bonhill Street
London
EC2A 4BX