Fire Engineer in Edinburgh

Energy Jobline CVL; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an experienced Fire Engineer to deliver fire strategies across commercial and residential projects in a growing consultancy. You will contribute from concept through to completion with strong design and reporting skills.

The role offers clear progression, with full support towards achieving Chartership and opportunities to work on diverse, high-profile schemes in the Edinburgh area.

Qualifications

• Experience as Fire Engineer essential.
• Experience developing fire strategies for commercial/residential buildings.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation, regulations and guidance.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team.
• Ambition to develop your career; Chartered status encouraged with support.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire strategies for commercial and residential buildings.
• Provide fire engineering advice throughout design and construction.
• Collaborate with architects, designers, contractors and other engineers.
• Review designs and propose practical fire safety solutions.
• Produce technical reports, fire strategies and supporting documentation.
• Attend project meetings and liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Support delivery of projects from concept through to completion.
• Keep up to date with legislation, guidance and industry best practice.

Skills

Fire Engineer experience

Fire strategies

Report writing

Communication skills

Independent work

Chartered intent

Education

Engineering or fire safety qualification

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Fire Engineer to join a growing and ambitious consultancy, working on a diverse range of exciting commercial and residential projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a fire professional looking to take the next step in their career, with a clear pathway for progression through the ranks and full support towards achieving Chartership.

The Role

As a Fire Engineer, you will be involved in developing and delivering Fire Strategies across a varied portfolio of projects, ranging from residential developments to complex commercial premises.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing fire strategies for a range of commercial and residential buildings.
• Providing fire engineering advice throughout the design and construction process.
• Working closely with architects, designers, contractors and other engineering disciplines.
• Reviewing designs and providing practical, technically sound fire safety solutions.
• Producing technical reports, fire strategies and supporting documentation.
• Attending project meetings and liaising with clients and key stakeholders.
• Supporting the delivery of projects from initial concept through to completion.
• Keeping up to date with relevant legislation, guidance and industry best practice.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Fire Engineer with proven experience within a consultancy or similar technical environment.

You will ideally have:

• Previous professional experience as a Fire Engineer — essential.
• Experience developing fire strategies for commercial and/or residential buildings.
• Strong knowledge of relevant fire safety legislation, regulations and guidance.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a wider team.
• A proactive approach and genuine ambition to develop your career.
• Relevant engineering or fire safety qualifications.
• Chartered status or progression towards Chartered Engineer/Chartered Membership would be advantageous, although full support will be provided for the right candidate looking to achieve chartership.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £75,000, dependent on experience.
• Clear and structured career progression through the ranks.
• Full support and development towards Chartership.
• Exposure to a diverse range of high-profile commercial and residential projects.
• The opportunity to develop your technical expertise within a growing consultancy.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Long-term opportunities to progress into senior and leadership positions.
• Suitable Fire Engineers please apply direct or call James on (phone number removed).

Key words include:

• (Fire, Fire Engineer, Fire Engineer, Fire Strategy)