Fire Engineer

Fieldway; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension, medical and life assurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Perkbox benefits

GP referral and wellbeing support

Volunteer day

Refer-a-friend bonus £2,000

Development opportunities

Job summary

Fieldway, part of Axis CLC, is seeking an experienced Fire Engineer to deliver fire strategies, risk assessments and practical safety advice across buildings in the UK. This is a remote role with regular travel to client sites, with base within the Midlands or London/South East region.

You will review designs, prepare technical reports, liaise with clients and authorities, and contribute to project delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' professional fire engineering or fire consultancy experience.
• Experience developing fire strategies and undertaking Fire Risk Assessments for complex and high‑risk buildings.
• Experience reviewing building designs, escape strategies, compartmentation, fire doors, fire detection systems, emergency lighting and suppression systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire safety strategies for new and existing buildings in line with UK Building Regulations and recognised industry standards.
• Undertake Fire Risk Assessments for complex and high-risk properties.
• Review building designs, means of escape, compartmentation, fire doors, detection systems, emergency lighting and suppression systems.
• Prepare detailed fire strategy reports, technical assessments, risk assessments and marked-up drawings.
• Provide practical fire safety and regulatory compliance advice to clients, architects, contractors and design teams.
• Conduct fire safety audits and identify opportunities to improve compliance and reduce risk.
• Support clients in meeting statutory obligations and following fire safety best practice.
• Attend client meetings, design reviews and site visits to provide technical guidance.
• Liaise with enforcement authorities and key stakeholders where required.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of fire engineering projects across a range of sectors and building types.

Skills

Fire engineering

Fire risk assessments

Technical report-writing

Client engagement

Design review

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

BEng (Hons) in Fire Engineering

Tools

Microsoft 365

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Fieldway, part of Axis CLC, is a specialist provider of fire safety and electrical services, supporting social housing providers, healthcare organisations and other regulated environments across the UK. Backed by extensive industry expertise and the wider strength of Axis CLC, operating from 23 UK offices and employing more than 2,500 people nationwide, we deliver active fire systems, passive fire protection, electrical services, inspection, testing, maintenance, installation and technical support through a UK-wide operational network and long-established regional presence.

Role Overview

As a Fire Engineer, you will support clients across a diverse range of sectors by providing expert fire engineering consultancy, fire risk assessments and technical fire safety advice. You will work with new and existing buildings, helping clients achieve compliance with UK fire safety legislation, regulations and recognised industry standards. The role involves a combination of technical report writing, client engagement, design review and site-based assessments. This is a remote role with regular travel to client sites, and applicants must be based within the Midlands or London/South East region.

What You'll Deliver

• Develop fire safety strategies for new and existing buildings in line with UK Building Regulations and recognised industry standards.

• Undertake Fire Risk Assessments for complex and high-risk properties.

• Review building designs, means of escape, compartmentation, fire doors, detection systems, emergency lighting and suppression systems.

• Prepare detailed fire strategy reports, technical assessments, risk assessments and marked-up drawings.

• Provide practical fire safety and compliance advice to clients, architects, contractors and design teams.

• Conduct fire safety audits and identify opportunities to improve compliance and reduce risk.

• Support clients in meeting statutory obligations and following fire safety best practice.

• Attend client meetings, design reviews and site visits to provide technical guidance.

• Liaise with enforcement authorities and key stakeholders where required.

• Contribute to the successful delivery of fire engineering projects across a range of sectors and building types.

About You

You will be an experienced Fire Engineer with proven expertise in developing fire strategies, conducting fire risk assessments and providing practical fire safety solutions across complex buildings and environments.

You will have:

• A minimum of five years' professional fire engineering or fire consultancy experience.

• Experience developing fire strategies and undertaking Fire Risk Assessments for complex and high-risk buildings.

• Experience reviewing building designs, escape strategies, compartmentation, fire doors, fire detection systems, emergency lighting and suppression systems.

• Strong technical report-writing, drawing review and plan assessment experience.

• Experience providing fire safety and regulatory compliance advice to clients and multidisciplinary project teams.

• Project experience across residential, high-rise residential, commercial, healthcare, retail, leisure and education environments.

• A BEng (Hons) in Fire Engineering or be working towards completion.

• Membership of IFE, IFSM or an equivalent professional body such as GIFireE, MIFireE or MIFSM.

• Strong working knowledge of Approved Document B, BS 9999, BS 9991, PAS 79, BS 7974 and associated fire safety guidance.

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft 365, Teams and SharePoint.

Desirable:

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards chartership.

• Fire Safety Legal Training.

• Fire Investigation training or experience.

• Expert Witness experience.

• Experience working within transport infrastructure, custodial, defence or other secure environments.

Additional requirements:

• A valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

• Ability to successfully complete an Enhanced DBS check.

What We Offer

• Salary of up to £60,000 depending on experience

• Car allowance

• Pension, medical scheme options and life assurance

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

• Perkbox benefits worth up to £350 per year, including discounts, perks and wellbeing support

• 24/7 GP referral and wellbeing support service

• 1 paid volunteer day

• £2,000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation

• Opportunities for development and progression across Axis CLC

Why AxisCLC ?

Joining Fieldway means becoming part of a specialist team delivering critical fire safety and compliance services that help protect people, properties and organisations across the UK. Backed by the strength of Axis CLC, you'll have the opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects while developing your expertise within a growing business.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.