Fire Engineer

Pertemps; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Fire Engineer to join their team. The role involves preparing fire strategy reports, supporting clients with legislative requirements, and performing fire risk assessments. Ideal candidates will have a degree in fire safety engineering, a strong grasp of current fire safety legislation, and membership in the Institution of Fire Engineers. The role offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Three paid volunteering days

Mental health support

Life assurance and pension scheme

Medical insurance and private GP services

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working hours

Performance bonus and car allowance

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of current fire safety legislation, including the Building Regulations.
• A degree in fire safety engineering or fire risk engineering.
• Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers and working towards professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fire strategy reports and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Support clients in meeting legislative requirements.
• Carry out analysis of fire risk and recommend control measures.
• Work with internal design teams in project delivery.
• Maintain regular communication with client teams.
• Ensure compliance through site inspections.

Skills

Strong understanding of fire safety legislation

Degree in fire safety engineering

Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers

Understanding of fire safety issues and trends

Education

Degree in fire safety engineering or fire risk engineering

Job description

Your Opportunity

Following strong recent growth within the Fire Consultancy team, an exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Fire Engineer to join an established, award-winning multidisciplinary environment. You can be based from any of the organisation’s UK offices, working as part of a collaborative team focused on expanding and enhancing fire consultancy services. The Fire Consultancy team supports clients throughout the building lifecycle, from early design through to in-occupation services. Depending on your background, you may contribute to building design, construction‑stage support, and/or fire safety risk assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare fire strategy reports and collaborate closely with stakeholders throughout the design process.
• Support clients in meeting requirements under relevant legislation, including the Building Safety Act 2022, associated secondary legislation, the Building Regulations 2010 (as amended), and the Fire Safety Order (as amended).
• Carry out analysis of fire risk and recommend suitable control measures.
• Work with internal design teams as part of multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Contribute across a range of building types and sectors, addressing varied fire safety challenges.
• Maintain regular communication with client teams to coordinate inspections and remedial works.
• Attend site to take particulars, prepare schedules of work, produce specifications, obtain estimates, plan programmes, and monitor progress to ensure compliance.
• Apply a practical, methodical approach to problem‑solving while working to fixed budgets and tight deadlines.
• Provide advice related to Building Regulations Approval for fire safety matters.
• If you hold relevant third‑party accreditation, there may also be opportunities to contribute to fire risk assessments and validation activities.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong understanding of current fire safety legislation, including the Building Regulations and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, along with applicable technical standards.
• A degree in fire safety engineering or fire risk engineering.
• Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers and either achieved or working towards professional registration with the Engineering Council.
• A sound understanding of current fire safety issues, trends and best practice.

Ongoing training and development will be provided to support areas where experience may be developing, as this role is expected to grow in scope over time.

About the Organisation

You’ll be joining a well‑established built environment consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality, sustainable solutions across a diverse range of projects. The business brings together over 1,400 professionals whose expertise, dedication and collaborative approach underpin its success.

The culture is driven by four key principles:

Your Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package supports your wellbeing, work‑life balance and professional development, including:

• Annual leave– 25 days per year, with options to buy, sell or carry over.
• Community spirit– Three paid volunteering days annually.
• Mental health support– Access to Mental Health First Aiders and wellbeing resources.
• Financial benefits– Life assurance, pension scheme and income protection.
• Physical wellbeing– Medical insurance, private GP services and discounted gym membership.
• Flexible working– A hybrid approach designed to fit you, your family and your team.
• Career development– Clear pathways supporting professional, personal and educational growth.
• Additional benefits– Performance bonus, car allowance and further role‑based perks.