Fire Engineer: Safer Buildings & Compliance Expert

Karntek; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car or van

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Career development

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee recognition

Job summary

Karntek, a specialist fire and building safety consultancy, is hiring a Fire Engineer to deliver fire strategies, risk assessments, and Building Safety Case support across the UK. You'll work with architects, contractors and clients to develop practical, compliant safety solutions.

The role emphasizes staying up to date with UK legislation, BAFE SP205 compliance, and continuous professional development, with travel across site visits and occasional overnight stays.

Qualifications

• A Fire Engineering degree or a relevant qualification in Fire Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation, Approved Document B, British Standards, and associated guidance.
• Experience producing fire strategies and undertaking fire engineering assessments.
• Experience carrying out fire risk assessments under the BAFE SP205 scheme is desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A willingness to travel to client sites across the UK, including occasional overnight stays where required.

Responsibilities

• Producing and reviewing fire strategies for a wide range of building types and occupancies.
• Conducting and documenting comprehensive fire risk assessments in accordance with relevant legislation and guidance under the BAFE SP205 scheme.
• Supporting the development and review of Building Safety Cases and associated documentation.
• Liaising with fire risk assessors to resolve validation issues and provide technical guidance relating to the BAFE SP205 scheme.
• Providing expert fire engineering and fire safety advice to clients, project teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Keeping up to date with UK fire safety legislation, British Standards, Approved Documents, and industry best practice.
• Working collaboratively with architects, design teams, contractors, and building managers to develop practical, compliant, and cost-effective fire safety solutions.
• Participating in internal training, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to support continuous improvement across the business.

Skills

Fire safety knowledge

Fire risk assessment

Analytical skills

Communication skills

CPD commitment

Willingness to travel

Education

Fire Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Karntek, a specialist fire and building safety consultancy, is hiring a Fire Engineer to deliver fire strategies, risk assessments, and Building Safety Case support across the UK. You'll work with architects, contractors and clients to develop practical, compliant safety solutions.

The role emphasizes staying up to date with UK legislation, BAFE SP205 compliance, and continuous professional development, with travel across site visits and occasional overnight stays.