Fire Engineer (Hybrid) [JPC-37]

JR United Kingdom; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fire safety consultancy is seeking a Fire Risk Assessor to join their team in Sevenoaks. The role involves conducting thorough fire risk assessments, advising clients on compliance, and leading a small team. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in fire safety and a strong understanding of current legislation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years PQE or 5 years' experience in fire risk assessments.
• Experience with compartmentation surveys and refurbishment projects.
• Knowledge of current fire safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal and external fire risk assessments.
• Advise clients on fire safety compliance.
• Lead aspects of a growing team.

Skills

Team Leadership

Client Liaison

Risk Assessment

Fire Safety Compliance

Education

MIFSM

Membership with CABE, IFSM, or similar

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Posted:

25.05.2025

Expiry Date:

09.07.2025

Job Description:

Overview:

Complete internal and external Fire Risk Assessments, both visual and fully intrusive. Advise clients on fire safety compliance within existing and new build schemes.

Role Requirements:

Work with and lead aspects of a growing team, reporting directly to the Delivery Director.

Skills, Knowledge and Understanding:

• Liaise closely with Clients, Contractors, Developers, Clerk of Works, and other key stakeholders.
• Undertake Risk Assessments in line with current legislation.
• Advise clients on pragmatic, cost-effective solutions to mitigate risk where possible.
• Assist in the growth, development, and structure of a small team, drawing upon team leadership skills and experience.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years PQE or 5 years' experience.
• External Wall Risk Assessments.
• Compartmentation Surveys and retrospective fire strategies.
• Large and small refurbishment and recladding projects.
• MIFSM.
• Membership with CABE, IFSM, or similar desired.

General:

• Comply with or improve upon our Clients' Key Performance Indicators.
• Work with and develop a Quality Management System. Report on a regular basis on the status of projects and update Fee Projections.
• Assist the Director in Charge with Business Development, cultivating new and existing Clients to promote our Building Surveying service offering.
• Assist the client in RAG assessing their stock to understand their potential liabilities.
• Review information relating to fire safety that the client has accrued for their buildings to date and advise them of its suitability.
• Conduct Fire Risk Assessments both internally and externally in line with current industry guidance and compile a detailed report.
• Peer review reports from other Fire Engineers where requested.
• Work with the project team to produce cost-effective, pragmatic remedial solutions where possible.
• Attend client/resident meetings when required to explain reports that have been issued and the implications of the findings.

Remedial Works:

• Work with the project team to compile the ER's.
• Peer review the contractors' proposals.
• Liaise closely with the Clerk of Works and the contractor and carry out compliance checks of the works as they progress.
• Attend site progress meetings when required.

Clients:

• Contractors and Developers.
• Principally Local Authorities, Housing Associations, and other Clients.