Fire Engineer

Fire & Facade Engineering Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus after probation

Job summary

Fire & Facade Engineering Limited is seeking a full-time hybrid Fire Engineer based in the United Kingdom. You will contribute to design reviews, on-site inspections, and EWS1/FRAEW assessments while supporting fire risk assessments and strategy development for both residential and commercial buildings.

You will work with clients, design teams, and regulatory bodies, keeping up-to-date with UK fire safety regulations and standards.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in fire engineering and related disciplines.
• Experience contributing to EWS1 and FRAEW assessments, fire risk assessments, and fire strategy development in the UK.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; interpret drawings, specs, survey data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct design reviews, on-site inspections, and EWS1/FRAEW assessments.
• Support fire risk assessments and development of fire strategies for residential and commercial buildings.
• Prepare technical reports and engineering justifications; liaise with clients, design teams, and regulators.

Skills

Fire engineering

EWS1/FRAEW

Analytical skills

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Hybrid work

Education

Degree in Fire/Structural/Building Eng

Job description

Company Description

Fire & Facade Engineering Limited is a specialist fire engineering consultancy operating across the United Kingdom, with a focus on EWS1, FRAEW, fire strategies, fire risk assessments, and wider fire engineering projects. The company provides clients with a structured process to achieve acceptable EWS1 and FRAEW ratings, supported by chartered fire engineers and an internal survey team managing both intrusive and non-intrusive site inspections. Fire & Facade Engineering delivers tailored fire strategies and general fire engineering services to help clients achieve compliance with relevant regulations. The consultancy emphasizes clarity and assurance early in each project, aiming to provide peace of mind through robust technical advice and thorough assessments.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid Fire Engineer role based in the United Kingdom, with a mix on site and work-from-home activities. The Engineer will contribute to desing reviews, on site inspections, EWS1 and FRAEW assessments, support fire risk assessments, and assist in the development of fire strategies and general fire engineering solutions for residential and commercial buildings. Day-to-day tasks include conducting technical reviews, analyzing façade and fire safety information, preparing reports and engineering justification, and collaborating with survey teams on site inspections. The Engineer will liaise with clients, design teams, and regulatory bodies to clarify requirements, support compliance with current fire safety regulations and standards, and track project progress and documentation. The role also involves continuous professional development, keeping up to date with legislation, guidance, and best practices in fire and façade engineering.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in fire engineering or structural/ façade engineering, with the ability to apply engineering principles to fire safety and cladding assessments.
• Experience contributing to EWS1 and FRAEW assessments, fire risk assessments, and fire strategy development for buildings in the UK.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and survey data.
• Clear and concise technical report-writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex engineering concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Effective collaboration and stakeholder-management skills, including working with internal survey teams, clients, design consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Comfort with hybrid working, including site visits, office-based collaboration, and independent work from home using digital project and communication tools.
• Relevant degree in Fire Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Engineering, or a closely related discipline; progress toward or attainment of chartered status (e.g., CEng) is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of UK fire safety regulations, guidance documents, and building codes (such as Approved Document B and relevant standards); prior consultancy experience is beneficial.

We are offering an inital welcome bonus for scuccessful employees that complete their probation period