Fire Engineer (Band 2/Grade 7)

Health and Safety Executive; Ashford; On-site; GBP 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A public safety organization in England seeks technically qualified fire engineers to assess and decide on building applications for higher-rise buildings. Candidates should have a degree in fire engineering and relevant qualifications along with experience in fire safety design. This position offers a salary of £62,898, flexible working, and 25 days of annual holiday, increasing to 30 after five years.

Benefits

Pension contribution

Learning and development

Flexible working options

25 days annual holiday

Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in fire safety design and assessment for complex buildings.
• Knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 and relevant legislation.
• Experience carrying out site inspections for various building types.

Responsibilities

• Act as principal advisor on fire matters for caseworkers.
• Provide competent advice to BSR and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain expert understanding of fire safety requirements.

Skills

Fire safety design

Communication skills

Critical analysis of CFD modelling

Education

Level 6 (Degree) in fire engineering or relevant discipline

Professionally qualified Fire Engineer

Job description

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is seeking technically qualified fire engineers to help the building control team assess and decide upon building applications for Higher Rise buildings (known as Gateway 2 and Gateway 3) to protect people in and around buildings.

This is an exciting time to join BSR. As part of this team you will help deliver high performance and continuous improvement that will create cultural change in building safety in England and for the future.

Working Pattern

• Part‑time working hours are available. Applicants must be able to commit to a minimum of 30 hours per week.
• The position will initially be on HSE, with a move to the new Non‑Departmental Public Body (NDPB) when announced.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as principal advisor on fire matters for caseworkers managing, evaluating, and discharge duties for Gateway applications in high‑rise and complex buildings.
• Provide competent advice to BSR and multidisciplinary teams, adhering to the regulator’s code and within your competence.
• Maintain expert understanding of the fire safety requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022, approved documents, British Standards, technical codes and guidance.
• Occasional travel to other HSE offices and inspection sites may be required.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Level 6 (Degree) in fire engineering, building studies, construction or a relevant discipline.
• Professionally qualified Fire Engineer, e.g. Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Demonstrable experience in fire safety design and assessment for complex and higher‑risk buildings, including the application of Approved Document B, BS999, BS7974 or equivalent standards.
• Experience interpreting and critically analysing computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling.
• Experience and specialist knowledge of a range of building types, including non‑standard buildings and high‑risk buildings.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation – Building Act 1984, Building Regulations 2010, and other applicable guidance for complex, non‑standard buildings.
• Experience carrying out site inspections, plans assessments and developing and implementing inspection schedules for a range of building types.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Security Requirements

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and baseline personnel security standard checks for work with government assets.

Nationality Requirements

• UK nationals
• Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• Commonwealth nationals who have the right to work in the UK
• EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein nationals and their settled or pre‑settled family members
• Turkish nationals and certain family members with the right to work in the Civil Service
• Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service and HSE are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from disabled people and anyone who meets the required selection criteria. The Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS) supports applicants with disabilities.

Benefits

• Salary of £62,898 with a pension contribution of 18,221 towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
• Learning and development tailored to your role.
• Flexible working options and a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
• Competitive pay rates, family‑friendly and carer‑friendly policies.
• 25 days annual holiday, increasing to 30 days after five years, plus bank holidays and Civil Service privilege leave.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme, E‑Gift Cards and vouchers via partner EdenRed.

How to Apply

All required information must be submitted online. After selection, further conditions of service will apply.