Fire Engineer Consultant - Norwich

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

Job summary

A reputable consultancy in fire safety based in Norwich is seeking an experienced Fire Engineer Consultant. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of £70,000 – £85,000, with generous benefits including a company car and pension scheme. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Fire Engineering, strong communication skills, and in-depth knowledge of UK regulations. The role involves developing fire strategies and ensuring compliance, offering significant career progression in the field.

Benefits

Company car and fuel allowance

Pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing fire strategies for complex projects.
• UK Driving License required.
• Previous Post-Graduate Experience Essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking fire risk assessments and developing fire engineering strategies.
• Ensure fire safety compliance with UK Building Regulations.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers on fire-safe designs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience using fire engineering design tools

In-depth knowledge of UK Building Regulations

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering or related

Tools

Smoke evacuation modelling software

Job description

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)

The successful Fire Engineer Consultant will be offered

• 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.