Fire Engineer (Progression Pathway)

Rise Technical Recruitment; Eltham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Fire Engineer in Eltham, London, to lead a brand-new function within a long-established consultancy. The role offers hybrid working, with site visits and office time, and the chance to own commissions end-to-end.

You will deliver Fire Risk Assessments, advise on fire legislation and HRBs, manage stakeholders, and help grow a small team as workload expands, building a clear development pathway.

Qualifications

• Strong real-world Fire Engineering / Fire Safety experience.
• Comfortable leading commissions/projects and managing stakeholders in a client-facing role.
• Knowledge of relevant fire legislation/safety acts, HRBs, and experience leading Fire Risk Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a brand-new Fire Engineering function from the Eltham office, with hybrid working and site visits.
• Deliver and lead fire safety commissions and projects through to completion.
• Undertake/oversee Fire Risk Assessments and provide client-facing advice.
• Support team growth over time, with progression and leadership development available.

Skills

Fire Safety Experience

Client-facing leadership

Stakeholder management

Fire Risk Assessments

Job description

Fire Engineer

£55,000 - £65,000 + Lead a New Team + Partnership Programme + Management Training + Hybrid Working

Eltham, South East London (Commutable from: Greenwich, Lewisham, Bromley, Woolwich, Dartford, Bexleyheath, Sidcup, Catford)

Are you a Fire Engineer looking to step into a role where you'll take the lead, grow a team around you, and shape a brand-new function within a well-established consultancy?

On offer is a unique opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary construction consultancy where you'll take ownership from day one, working closely with senior stakeholders initially before leading commissions and developing a small team as the workload grows.

This company has been established for over 50 years being a leader in the industry, delivering projects across housing, education, healthcare, commercial and refurbishment. As a result of continued growth and expansion, they are now building out a new team in Eltham to support a key group-wide project.

In this role you'll be client-facing, leading projects end-to-end, completing and overseeing Fire Risk Assessments, and advising on relevant legislation and safety acts, including work on HRBs. You'll have the autonomy to manage your diary, splitting time between office, site and hybrid working.

This role would suit an experienced Fire Engineer looking to take ownership, lead from the front, and progress long-term through a clear development pathway in a growing business.

The Role:

• Lead a new Fire Engineering function from the Eltham office, with hybrid working and site visits
• Deliver and lead fire safety commissions and projects through to completion
• Undertake/oversee Fire Risk Assessments and provide client-facing advice
• Support team growth over time, with progression and leadership development available

The Person:

• Strong real-world Fire Engineering / Fire Safety experience
• Comfortable leading commissions/projects and managing stakeholders in a client-facing role
• Knowledge of relevant fire legislation/safety acts, HRBs, and experience leading Fire Risk Assessments

Reference Number: BBBH281408

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.