Fire Engineer

Brandon James; Willenhall; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional membership support

Chartership support

Company pension

CPD and progression opportunities

Discretionary bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Brandon James is recruiting a Fire Engineer to join a growing independent fire consultancy across the Midlands. You will develop fire strategies, review plans, and support design teams while liaising with clients to ensure compliance with Building Regulations and fire safety guidance.

You will work with senior consultants on a range of projects from early concept through to completion, including residential, commercial, education, healthcare and mixed-use developments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Fire Engineering, Building Surveying, Architecture or related discipline.
• Experience producing fire strategies or fire safety design reports.
• Knowledge of Approved Document B, BS 9999 and BS 9991.
• Willingness to work towards IFE membership or chartership.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fire strategies and review architectural plans.
• Support design teams and attend client meetings.
• Advise on compliance with Building Regulations and fire safety guidance.
• Work with senior consultants from concept to completion on varied schemes.

Skills

Written communication

Client-facing skills

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline

Job description

A growing, independent fire consultancy is seeking a Fire Engineer to join their expanding team across the Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for a Fire Engineer who wants to work on varied residential, commercial, education, healthcare and mixed-use projects while progressing within a supportive consultancy environment.

The Fire Engineer's Role

The successful Fire Engineer will be responsible for preparing fire strategies, reviewing architectural plans, supporting design teams, attending client meetings and advising on compliance with Building Regulations and relevant fire safety guidance.

The Fire Engineer will work closely with senior consultants and directors, gaining exposure to complex schemes from early concept stage through to completion. Their project work may include new-build developments, refurbishments, change of use schemes and higher-risk buildings.

The Fire Engineer

The ideal Fire Engineer will have:

• A degree in Fire Engineering, Building Surveying, Architecture or a related discipline
• Experience producing fire strategies or fire safety design reports
• Knowledge of Approved Document B, BS 9999 and BS 9991
• A desire to work towards IFE membership or chartership
• Strong written communication and client-facing skillsA full UK driving licence

In Return?

• £45,000 - £60,000
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Professional membership support
• Chartership support
• Company pension
• Regular CPD and progression opportunities
• Discretionary bonusThis is a strong opportunity for a Fire Engineer looking to join a respected consultancy with a healthy pipeline of work across the Midlands.