Fire Engineer

Brandon James; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A national consultancy is seeking a Fire Engineer to apply technical expertise in designing and implementing fire safety solutions. This role involves collaborating with architects and clients, ensuring compliance with UK fire legislation, and preparing fire strategy reports. The ideal candidate has a degree in Fire Engineering or similar, relevant experience, and excellent communication skills. The role comes with excellent career progression and benefits, including a competitive salary and flexible working environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus options

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Medical insurance

Private GP access

Gym membership discounts

Career development support

Performance bonus and car allowance

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Fire Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience preparing fire strategies or conducting fire engineering analyses.
• Strong understanding of UK fire-safety legislation and design standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fire strategy reports and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Assist clients with fire regulations compliance.
• Analyze fire risk and provide guidance on control measures.
• Support internal design teams on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Communication with client teams for inspection coordination.
• Prepare schedules, develop specifications, and monitor progress.
• Advise on Building Regulations applications.

Skills

Fire strategy preparation

Fire risk analysis

Client communication

Report writing

Project management

Understanding of UK fire safety legislation

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Are you a Fire Engineer looking for an opportunity to apply your technical expertise within a forward-thinking consultancy that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth? This is an excellent opportunity for a Fire Engineer to contribute to a wide variety of projects across multiple sectors, while developing their career within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

As a Fire Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, analysis, and implementation of fire safety solutions. You will collaborate with architects, designers, and clients throughout the design and construction process—helping to ensure compliance with evolving legislation and delivering creative, practical fire strategies that enhance safety and performance.

Our client is a respected, national consultancy known for its strong technical reputation, collaborative culture, and focus on sustainability. This role offers a chance to work on projects that make a genuine impact on building safety, while enjoying excellent career progression opportunities and a flexible, people-focused working environment.

The Fire Engineer's Role and Responsibilities

• Prepare fire strategy reports and work closely with stakeholders throughout all stages of the design process.
• Assist clients in meeting the requirements of relevant legislation, including the Building Safety Act 2022, the Building Regulations 2010 (as amended), and the Fire Safety Order (as amended).
• Carry out analysis of fire risk and provide clear, evidence-based guidance on suitable control measures.
• Support internal design teams as part of multi-disciplinary projects across a range of sectors.
• Work on varied buildings and fire-safety challenges, applying a methodical and solutions-driven approach.
• Undertake regular communication with client teams to co‑ordinate programmes of inspections and remedial works.
• Take particulars on site, prepare schedules of work, develop specifications, obtain estimates, and monitor on-site progress to ensure compliance.
• Provide expert advice on Building Regulations applications and fire-related matters.
• Work within fixed budgets and deadlines, applying a practical and disciplined approach to problem-solving.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Fire Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Experience preparing fire strategies, conducting fire engineering analyses, or advising on fire-related Building Regulations matters.
• A strong understanding of UK fire-safety legislation, design standards, and risk‑assessment methodologies.
• Excellent communication and report‑writing skills, with confidence working directly with clients and design teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, working both independently and collaboratively.
• Membership of, or working towards, a professional body such as the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel when required.

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000

Benefits

• Annual leave, 25 days per year, plus the option to buy, carry over or sell.
• Life assurance, pension scheme and income protection.
• Medical insurance.
• Private GP access.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Career development / CPD support.
• Extra benefits.
• Performance bonus, car allowance and more, depending on your role and progression.

If you are a Fire Engineer, considering your career opportunities, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James.

REF: 20593MC