Fire Engineer — Shape Safer Buildings | Car/Van & CPD

Karntek; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car or van

Discretionary bonus scheme

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Karntek is seeking a Fire Engineer to join our specialist fire safety team delivering compliance services across the UK. You will produce fire strategies, undertake fire risk assessments under BAFE SP205, and contribute to Building Safety Cases, collaborating with architects and project teams to deliver practical, compliant solutions.

The role requires a Fire Engineering degree or related qualification, knowledge of UK fire safety legislation, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires Fire Engineering degree or related qualification.
• Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation, Approved Documents, BS, and guidance.
• Experience producing fire strategies and conducting fire risk assessments.
• Experience carrying out fire risk assessments under BAFE SP205 is desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. CPD commitment and willingness to travel across UK.

Responsibilities

• Producing and reviewing fire strategies for a wide range of buildings.
• Conducting and documenting fire risk assessments under applicable legislation.
• Supporting development and review of Building Safety Cases and related docs.
• Liaising with fire risk assessors to resolve issues and provide guidance on BAFE SP205.
• Providing expert fire engineering advice to clients and project teams.
• Staying up-to-date with UK fire safety legislation and best practices.

Skills

Fire Engineering degree

UK fire safety legislation knowledge

Fire strategies experience

Fire risk assessments experience

Analytical and problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

CPD commitment

Willingness to travel

Education

Fire Engineering degree or related qualification

Job description

Karntek is seeking a Fire Engineer to join our specialist fire safety team delivering compliance services across the UK. You will produce fire strategies, undertake fire risk assessments under BAFE SP205, and contribute to Building Safety Cases, collaborating with architects and project teams to deliver practical, compliant solutions.

The role requires a Fire Engineering degree or related qualification, knowledge of UK fire safety legislation, and strong analytical and communication skills.