Fire Engineer

Ardour Associates Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK consultancy is seeking an experienced Fire Engineer for rail infrastructure projects. This fully flexible role allows remote or office-based work, and the ideal candidate should have technical fire engineering expertise, rail project experience, and knowledge of BS 9992. Key responsibilities include leading fire engineering activities and developing safety documentation. Competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong technical fire engineering expertise required.
• Experience in rail projects is essential.
• Understanding of BS 9992 is needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support fire engineering activities across complex rail infrastructure projects.
• Develop fire strategies, fire risk assessments, and safety documentation.
• Review engineering design proposals and provide compliance guidance.
• Contribute to project meetings and design reviews.
• Provide technical fire safety input throughout the project lifecycle.
• Produce structured, high-quality technical reports.

Skills

Technical fire engineering expertise

Hands-on rail project experience

Understanding of BS 9992

Job description

Fire Engineer – Rail Projects (UK Consultancy)

Location

Anywhere in the UK (multiple office locations + remote working available)

Salary

Competitive, based on experience

About the Role

A leading UK consultancy with offices throughout the country is seeking an experienced Fire Engineer to support a major rail infrastructure project. This role is fully flexible, allowing you to work remotely or from any of the consultancy’s UK office locations, with occasional site visits as required.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical fire engineering expertise, must have hands‑on rail project experience, and possess a solid understanding of BS 9992, which is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support fire engineering activities across complex rail infrastructure projects.
• Develop fire strategies, fire risk assessments, and safety documentation in line with BS 9992 and all relevant UK regulations.
• Review engineering design proposals, identify fire safety risks, and provide compliance guidance.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary project meetings, design reviews, and audits (virtual or in‑person where required).
• Provide technical fire safety input throughout project lifecycle — design, construction, and operational stages.
• Produce structured, high‑quality technical reports and maintain accurate project records.