Fire Engineer Consultant

GCB AGENCY RECRUITMENT; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Norwich is seeking an experienced Fire Engineer Consultant to deliver innovative fire safety solutions across the UK. The role offers hybrid working and a salary ranging from £70,000 to £85,000, along with excellent benefits. Candidates must have a degree in Fire Engineering and strong experience in fire safety compliance.

Benefits

Company car

Fuel allowance

Pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Free on-site parking

Career progression

Qualifications

• Must have UK Driving License.
• Experience with developing fire strategies for building projects required.
• Post-Graduate Experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake fire risk assessments and develop fire engineering strategies.
• Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations.
• Advise on escape routes and evacuation strategies.
• Prepare clear technical documentation.
• Collaborate with building surveyors and architects.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience using fire engineering design tools

In-depth knowledge of UK Building Regulations

Flexibility to commute

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering or related

Tools

Smoke evacuation modelling software

Job description

Overview

We’re delighted to be working with a highly reputable company based in Norwich, which is seeking an experienced Fire Engineer Consultant to join their growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering innovative fire safety solutions on diverse and challenging projects across the UK, predominantly South of England and Greater London.

Offering hybrid working, excellent benefits, and genuine scope for career progression, this role is ideal for a motivated professional looking to take the next step in their fire engineering career.

Working hours

• Full-time – 8:30 – 4:30
• Hybrid (days in office vary)
• Overnight stays may be required (Expenses paid)

Benefits

• A basic salary between £70,000 – £85,000
• Company car AND fuel allowance
• Pension scheme
• Expenses paid for
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Free on-site parking
• Career Progression

To be considered for the Fire Engineer Consultant role, you must have

• UK Driving License
• Must be flexible to commute to various areas in the UK, which can include but not limited to; Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Greater London, Bedfordshire…
• Degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, Fire Engineering Science or related.
• In-depth knowledge of UK Building Regulations, British Standards and Wider Engineering Codes.
• Strong communication skills, written or verbal.
• Experience using fire engineering design and analysis tools (i.e smoke evacuation modelling software)
• Proven experience in developing fire strategies for complex or high-value building projects.
• Previous Post-Graduate Experience Essential.

As a Fire Engineer Consultant, your role will involve

• Undertaking fire risk assessments and developing detailed fire engineering strategies for new build, refurbishment, and change-of-use projects.
• Ensure fire safety compliance through detailed understanding and application of UK Building Regulations, British Standards and relevant international codes.
• Advise on escape routes, evacuation strategies, fire service access and structural fire resistance, while assisting clients in negotiations with fire authorities, building control, and other regulatory bodies.
• Prepare clear technical documentation.
• Collaborate with building surveyors.
• Work collaboratively with architects, structural engineers, contractors, and approving authorities to deliver fully compliant, fire-safe building designs.