Fire Engineer: Shape Safer Buildings & Compliance

Karntek Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or van

Discretionary bonus scheme

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Karntek is seeking a Fire Engineer to join our growing UK team. You will produce fire strategies, conduct comprehensive fire risk assessments under the BAFE SP205 scheme, and contribute to Building Safety Case documentation.

Work alongside architects, design teams and clients to develop practical, compliant, and cost‑effective fire safety solutions. This role involves UK travel, a Fire Engineering degree, CPD commitment, and a proactive, collaborative approach within a supportive specialist

Qualifications

• Requires a Fire Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation, Approved Document B, British Standards and guidance.
• Experience producing fire strategies and undertaking fire risk assessments.
• Experience with BAFE SP205 scheme is desirable.
• Analytical, detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication and CPD focus.
• Willingness to travel to client sites across the UK, including overnight stays where required.

Responsibilities

• Producing and reviewing fire strategies for various building types.
• Conducting and documenting fire risk assessments under BAFE SP205.
• Supporting the development and review of Building Safety Cases.
• Liaising with risk assessors and providing technical guidance on SP205.
• Providing expert fire engineering advice to clients and project teams.
• Staying up to date with UK fire safety legislation and industry best practice.
• Collaborating with architects, designers, contractors and managers to deliver compliant solutions.
• Participating in internal training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Fire engineering

Fire risk assessment

UK fire safety legislation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Fire Engineering degree

Tools

BAFE SP205 familiarity

Job description

Karntek is seeking a Fire Engineer to join our growing UK team. You will produce fire strategies, conduct comprehensive fire risk assessments under the BAFE SP205 scheme, and contribute to Building Safety Case documentation.

Work alongside architects, design teams and clients to develop practical, compliant, and cost‑effective fire safety solutions. This role involves UK travel, a Fire Engineering degree, CPD commitment, and a proactive, collaborative approach within a supportive specialist