Fire Engineer

ecruit; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and your birthday off

Company pension scheme

Flexible working options (full-time or part-time)

Job summary

A leading company in fire safety is seeking an experienced Fire Engineer to join their Essex team. This role involves producing fire strategy reports and conducting fire risk assessments, with a focus on ensuring safety across a range of properties. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Fire Engineering and relevant experience in the field.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in fire engineering and assessments.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant fire safety legislation.
• IT proficient and holds a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Create fire strategy reports that align with BS 9999, BS 7974, and Approved Document B.
• Conduct fire risk assessments for various properties.
• Develop technical documents including fire safety statements.

Skills

Fire safety regulations

Communication

Technical documentation

Risk assessment

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline

Job description

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Base pay range

Fire Engineer – Up to £45,000 (full-time), dependent on experience – Essex, SS17 9AL (Remote with periodic office visits)

The Role

Do you have a strong grasp of fire safety regulations and experience in producing detailed fire strategy reports? Are you looking for a role where your work directly protects lives and property across the UK?

We’re looking for an experienced Fire Engineer to join our fire safety team. You’ll be responsible for producing fire strategy reports and carrying out fire risk assessments across a broad range of properties. While this role can be performed remotely, you’ll need to attend our Essex office (SS17 9AL) periodically.

If you're ready to make a real difference in fire safety and want to be part of a supportive and expert team, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create fire strategy reports that align with BS 9999, BS 7974, and Approved Document B
• Conduct fire risk assessments (Types 1–4) for residential, commercial and industrial properties
• Develop technical documents including fire safety statements and evacuation plans
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues
• Complete reports accurately and on time, in line with company policy and current legislation
• Meet agreed KPIs

Company:

The company was born in 2015 when it’s Director, an ex-Firefighter realised that lives, homes and businesses were at risk due to the poor provision of Fire Safety products. We are working with clients to ensure our customers and teams are 100% safe, 100% of the time. We provide fire safety testing and maintenance on all active and passive fire safety products; we deliver fire training and undertake electrical portable appliance testing (PAT).

• Company vehicle
• 24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and your birthday off (full-time)
• Company pension scheme
• Flexible working options (full-time or part-time)

The Person

• At least 2 years’ experience in fire engineering and assessments
• Degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline (BEng/MEng/MSc)
• In-depth knowledge of relevant fire safety legislation
• Confident in working with BS9999, BS7974, and Approved Document B
• Familiar with the Regulatory Reform (FS) Order 2005 and associated guidance
• IT proficient and holds a full UK driving licence
• Membership with IFE, IFSM, TFRAR, or FRACS
• CSCS Card
• Current DBS or willingness to obtain one

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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