Fire Engineer Manchester

Brandon James; Willenhall; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working

Pension

Chartership/Membership fees

CPD & training

Annual leave

Company benefits

Job summary

Brandon James, an established fire safety consultancy, is seeking an experienced Fire Engineer to join our team across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands. You will produce and review fire strategies, undertake site inspections and fire safety assessments, and advise on means of escape, compartmentation and fire resistance while aligning with Approved Document B and UK building regulations.

We offer a salary of £50,000–£60,000, flexible/hybrid working, professional membership support, CPD,

Qualifications

• Degree in Fire Engineering or closely related discipline
• Experience in fire engineering consultancy
• Knowledge of UK fire safety regulations and fire strategies
• IFE membership or progress towards registration
• Strong written and client-facing communication skills

Responsibilities

• Producing and reviewing fire strategies
• Undertaking site inspections and fire safety assessments
• Providing advice on means of escape, compartmentation and fire resistance
• Reviewing architectural and construction information
• Advising clients, architects, contractors and design teams
• Supporting projects in line with Building Safety Act and current regulations
• Assisting with technical reports and design reviews

Skills

Fire engineering knowledge

Client-facing communication

Driving Licence (UK)

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline

Job description

An established and growing fire safety consultancy is looking for an experienced Fire Engineer to join their team, working across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Fire Engineer who wants exposure to a varied portfolio of residential, commercial and mixed-use projects, while developing their technical knowledge within a supportive consultancy environment.

The Fire Engineer's Role

The successful Fire Engineer will provide fire engineering advice throughout different stages of the design and construction process.

• Producing and reviewing fire strategies
• Undertaking site inspections and fire safety assessments
• Providing advice on means of escape, compartmentation and fire resistance
• Reviewing architectural and construction information
• Working with Approved Document B, BS 9991, BS 9999 and relevant fire safety guidance
• Advising clients, architects, contractors and design teams
• Supporting projects in line with the Building Safety Act and current building regulations
• Assisting with technical reports and design reviews

The Fire Engineer

The successful Fire Engineer will ideally have:

• A degree in Fire Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Previous fire engineering consultancy experience
• Strong knowledge of UK fire safety and building regulationsExperience producing fire strategies
• Membership of the IFE or progress towards professional registration
• Strong written and client-facing communication skills
• A full UK driving licence

Applications are welcomed from both developing and experienced Fire Engineer candidates, with salary dependent on technical experience and qualifications.

In Return?

The successful Fire Engineer can expect:

• £50,000 - £60,000
• Competitive pension
• Professional membership fees
• Support towards chartership
• Flexible/hybrid working
• Career progression
• Ongoing CPD and technical training
• Generous annual leave
• Additional company benefits

Ref: LB78690