Fire Engineer (Remote) [JPC-89]

Construction Professionals Recruitment; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction recruitment agency in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced professional to conduct internal and external Fire Risk Assessments. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) with a strong focus on risk assessments, group projects, and team operations. This role involves advising clients on fire safety compliance, leading a growing team, and developing practical solutions to mitigate risks effectively. This dynamic position offers opportunities to work closely with key stakeholders including clients and contractors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years PQE in fire risk assessments.
• Experience with external wall risk assessments and fire strategies.
• Familiarity with compartmentation surveys and refurbishment projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a growing team while reporting to the Delivery Director.
• Advise clients on fire safety compliance and solutions.
• Undertake risk assessments according to legal standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Risk assessments

Client communication

Cost-effective solutions

Education

IEng, CEng or F / MIFireE

Job description

Overview :

Complete internal and external Fire Risk Assessments both visual and fully intrusive. Advice clients on fire safety compliance within existing and new build schemes and work with multi disciplinary team in developing complex designs.

Role Requirements :

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

Experience :

• Minimum 10 years PQE
• External Wall Risk Assessments
• Retrospective and design fire strategies
• Compartmentation Surveys
• Large and small refurbishment and re- cladding projects
• Fire Protection Work
• IEng, CEng or F / MIFireE

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 of 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.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; decision making based on a clear fire engineering analysis.Clients :
• Contractors and Developers.

Principally Local Authorities, Housing Ass…