Fire Engineer - Global HSE

IFE; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Performance bonus

Company pension

Professional membership support

CPD funding

Hybrid/flexible working

Career progression

Professional registration support

Exposure to major projects

Job summary

Global HSE Group is seeking an experienced Fire Engineer to join its expanding fire engineering and building safety team in the UK. You will work with Chartered Fire Engineers on complex projects, aiming toward Chartered Engineer status and IFE registration.

You will develop fire strategies for high-profile buildings, contribute to safety assessments, and support dedicated CPD and training through Global Academy. Hybrid/flexible working is offered, with a clear path to professional progression.

Qualifications

• BEng/MEng, MSc or equivalent in Fire Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Relevant professional fire engineering experience.
• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations, Approved Document B and relevant British Standards.
• Experience contributing to fire strategies.
• Understanding of means of escape, compartmentation, fire resistance, smoke control and firefighting provisions.
• Experience reviewing building designs and technical information.
• Understanding of the Building Safety Act and Higher-Risk Building regulations.
• Strong technical report-writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while seeking senior input when needed.
• Commitment to CPD and maintaining technical competence.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional fire engineering advice to clients, project teams and colleagues.
• Develop and contribute to fire strategies for new and existing buildings.
• Undertake technical fire engineering assessments and develop practical, proportionate recommendations.
• Support Single Building Assessments and associated fire engineering work.
• Support fire engineering assessments of Higher-Risk Buildings and complex existing buildings.
• Review drawings, specifications, construction information and proposed fire safety measures.
• Assess means of escape, compartmentation, structural fire protection, smoke control and firefighting provisions.
• Support assessments involving façades and external wall systems.
• Identify fire safety risks, technical issues and areas requiring further investigation.
• Produce clear, accurate and technically robust fire strategies, assessments and reports.
• Attend client, design team and project meetings.
• Liaise with Building Control, Registered Building Inspectors, Fire and Rescue Authorities and other stakeholders as required.
• Undertake site inspections and surveys.
• Work collaboratively with Global's façade, FRA, Building Safety Act Principal Designer, passive fire and active systems teams.
• Participate in technical peer reviews, quality assurance and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Maintain and develop professional competence through structured CPD.
• Support progression towards professional registration and Chartered Engineer status.

Skills

Fire engineering experience

Report-writing

Communication skills

Independent worker

Professional development

Education

BEng/MEng, MSc in Fire Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Salary – £50,000–£65,000 depending on experience

Hours – Full Time/Permanent - 40 hours (8am - 5pm, Monday – Friday)

Role Overview

As part of our continued growth, Global HSE Group is looking to recruit an experienced Fire Engineer to join our expanding fire engineering and building safety team.

This position would suit a Fire Engineer who has developed strong technical experience and is looking for the opportunity to work on increasingly complex projects while progressing towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) and/or professional IFE registration.

You will work alongside experienced Chartered Fire Engineers and specialists from across Global's multidisciplinary teams, gaining exposure to complex buildings, Higher-Risk Buildings, façade and remediation projects, fire strategies and the evolving Building Safety Act regulatory environment.

• BEng/MEng, MSc or equivalent qualification in Fire Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline
• Relevant professional fire engineering experience
• Good knowledge of UK Building Regulations, Approved Document B and relevant British Standards and guidance
• Experience preparing or contributing to fire strategies
• Understanding of means of escape, compartmentation, fire resistance, smoke control and firefighting provisions
• Experience reviewing building designs and technical information
• Understanding of the Building Safety Act and Higher-Risk Building regulatory environment
• Strong technical report-writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while recognising when senior technical input is required
• Commitment to professional development and maintaining technical competence

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and annual leave
• Performance-related bonus
• Company pension
• Professional membership support
• Funded CPD and specialist technical training
• Training through Global Academy
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Structured career progression
• Support towards professional registration and Chartered status
• Exposure to major national projects and clients

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional fire engineering advice to clients, project teams and colleagues
• Develop and contribute to fire strategies for new and existing buildings
• Undertake technical fire engineering assessments and develop practical, proportionate recommendations
• Support Single Building Assessments and associated fire engineering work
• Support fire engineering assessments of Higher-Risk Buildings and complex existing buildings
• Review drawings, specifications, construction information and proposed fire safety measures
• Assess means of escape, compartmentation, structural fire protection, smoke control, firefighting provisions and other fire safety measures
• Support assessments involving façades and external wall systems
• Identify fire safety risks, technical issues and areas requiring further investigation
• Produce clear, accurate and technically robust fire strategies, assessments and reports
• Attend client, design team and project meetings
• Liaise with Building Control, Registered Building Inspectors, Fire and Rescue Authorities and other stakeholders as required
• Undertake site inspections and surveys
• Work collaboratively with Global's façade, FRA, Building Safety Act Principal Designer, passive fire and active systems teams
• Participate in technical peer reviews, quality assurance and knowledge-sharing activities
• Maintain and develop professional competence through structured CPD
• Support your progression towards professional registration and Chartered Engineer status

About Global HSE Group

Global HSE Group are industry leaders in comprehensive fire safety, specialising in passive fire protection and technical fire consultancy, as well as delivering sustainability and MEP building services, and our own accredited training academy.

We place people and compliance at the heart of everything we do and pride ourselves on our highly knowledgeable and experienced, multi-disciplinary team who work seamlessly to keep occupants safe and deliver safer buildings.

We operate nationally across the UK and Ireland and our clients include several of the UKs largest housing associations, councils, and public sector organisations, as well as student accommodation providers, hotels, universities, architects, and developers.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Global is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome diverse perspectives and actively encourage employees to contribute to our evolving diversity and inclusion agenda. Our people help shape our business, policies, and culture.