Fire Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm based in Manchester is seeking a Fire Engineer to join their expanding team. The successful candidate will manage fire engineering work, produce reports for various projects, and work within a knowledgeable team amidst exciting developments. This role includes a competitive salary of £60,000 - £75,000, mentorship opportunities, and benefits including 25 days annual leave, professional fees paid, private healthcare, and more. Perfect for individuals looking to advance in their careers while working on high-profile projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional fees paid

Enhanced pension scheme

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday

Social office team building exercises

Cycle to work scheme

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Experience with EWS1 survey reports / FRAEW's.
• Understanding of DLUHC guidelines and Building Regulations.
• Full UK Licence and access to a vehicle for travel.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team, checking and authorising fire engineering work.
• Manage complex projects proactively.
• Produce fire engineering reports for design projects.

Skills

Teamwork

Project Management

Client Relations

Knowledge of UK legislation

Fire risk assessment

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering or suitable equivalent

Chartered Building Surveyor

Job description

Bennett & Game are delighted to represent an industry leading and well‑established, multi‑disciplinary Top 150 consultancy based in Manchester, with national coverage through 10 offices, who are currently seeking an ambitious Fire Engineer to join their expanding team. With a legacy spanning over 50 years, our client has grown to a team of over 180 professionals. They work across a diverse range of projects, spanning Residential, Education, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Ministry of Justice (MOJ), Commercial, and Public Sector developments. Our client are receptive in their search and looking for more than 1 Fire Engineer to join the team, so candidates from Junior to Principal level are encouraged to apply.

Fire Engineer Position Overview

• Able to work as part of a team, checking and authorising fire engineering work
• Prioritising workloads and delivering deadlines
• Ability to successfully lead on and manage complex projects in a proactive and diligent manner
• Management of projects from inception to completion
• Client facing position - ensuring high standards of technical delivery
• Producing Fire engineering reports on design projects for architectural and building services engineering teams
• Working with 30+ strong building surveying team undertaking EWS1/FRAEW surveys

Fire Engineer Position Requirements

• Degree in Fire Engineering or a suitable equivalent undergraduate or postgraduate qualification or Chartered Building Surveyor
• Strong knowledge of UK legislation, standards and regulations, for example, BS9999, RRFSO, PAS79, PAS7, BS7974 and Building Regulations as well as knowledge of other regulatory regimes
• Have experience of undertaking EWS1 survey reports / FRAEW's
• Understanding of the DLUHC guidelines regarding external wall systems along with the Building Regulations, or the ability to learn this very quickly
• Experience of undertaking fire risk assessments across a variety of property types ranging from education, residential, healthcare, industrial and commercial
• Experience of fire integrity / compartmentation surveys to identify breaches, proposed remedial repairs through to preparation of specification and design
• Full UK Licence and access to a vehicle for travel

Fire Engineer Position Remuneration

• Competitive salary (£60,000 - £75,000 DOE, potentially more for a more senior / Chartered candidate)
• Close mentoring and progression opportunities
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday, holiday increases with service
• Ability to purchase and sell holiday
• Professional fees paid for
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Social office- team building exercises
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sick pay insurance
• Life insurance
• Critical illness cover
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile, critical national infrastructure projects.
• Support for continued professional development (CPD).
• Obtain a key role in a growing and competent team at the forefront of the new building safety regime.
• Other company benefits to be discussed at interview stages