Fire Engineer

Airey Miller; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension contributions

Private medical insurance

28 days holiday

Birthday day off

Additional time off at Christmas

Job summary

Airey Miller is seeking professional Fire Engineers to join our Field Team. The role is permanent, with remote work flexibility and site travel as required. You will perform fire risk assessments, advise on compliance, and contribute to project remediation and safety improvements.

Ideal candidates have experience in fire engineering for residential/occupied buildings, strong reporting skills, and good client communication. Driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience undertaking Fire Risk Assessments.
• Knowledge of fire safety legislation and guidance.
• Experience working on residential/occupied buildings.
• Ability to produce clear technical reports.
• Strong communication with clients and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal/external Fire Risk Assessments and intrusive inspections when required.
• Advise clients on fire safety compliance across developments.
• Produce detailed reports and recommendations.
• Review fire safety information provided by clients and contractors.
• Support remediation and fire protection projects on site.

Skills

Fire Risk Assessments

Fire Safety Knowledge

Report Writing

Stakeholder Management

Site Travel

UK Driving Licence

Job description

Fire Engineers

Department: Field Team

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Remote

Description

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Flexible (with site travel as required)

Salary: Competitive

About Us

Established in 1995, Airey Miller is a multi-discipline property and construction consultancy, delivering professional services to public and private sector developers, housing providers and asset owners.

We provide expertise across project management, employer's agent services, building safety, fire engineering and technical consultancy. Known for building strong relationships and providing practical advice, we support clients from project inception through to completion.

Part of the Celnor Group

Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.

While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.

About the Role

Due to continued growth, we are seeking Fire Engineers to join our expanding team. These roles provide the opportunity to work across a range of building safety and fire engineering projects, supporting local authorities, housing associations and other clients.

Successful candidates will undertake fire risk assessments, provide fire safety advice, support remediation projects and contribute to the continued development of our fire engineering capability. You will work closely with clients and project teams to deliver practical, compliant and cost-effective solutions.

As much of the role is site-based, we can be flexible on location for the right candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct internal and external Fire Risk Assessments, including intrusive inspections where required
• Advise clients on fire safety compliance across existing and new-build developments
• Undertake fire risk assessments in accordance with current legislation and industry guidance
• Produce detailed reports and recommendations
• Review fire safety information and documentation provided by clients
• Develop pragmatic and cost-effective solutions to mitigate fire safety risks
• Attend client, contractor and resident meetings to explain findings and recommendations
• Peer review reports prepared by other Fire Engineers where requiredSupport refurbishment, remediation and fire protection projects
• Review contractor proposals and provide technical input
• Carry out compliance inspections and site visits during remedial works
• Attend site progress meetings and liaise with project stakeholders
• Support business development activities and maintain strong client relationships
• Contribute to the development of quality management processes and technical standards

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience, or 5 years' relevant experience through a competency-based route
• Experience undertaking Fire Risk Assessments
• Understanding of fire safety legislation and industry guidance
• Experience working on residential and occupied buildings
• Ability to advise clients on fire safety compliance and risk mitigationStrong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to produce clear technical reports
• Experience working collaboratively with clients, contractors and project teams
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites

What We're Looking For

We are looking for professional and pragmatic Fire Engineers who enjoy working closely with clients to deliver practical fire safety solutions.

Successful candidates will be technically competent, client-focused and capable of managing their own workload while supporting wider project teams. You will be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively and have a strong commitment to quality, compliance and customer service.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Discretionary bonus incentive
• Pension contributions
• Private medical insurance
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• One additional day off for your birthday
• Additional time off over the Christmas period
• Professional development and career progression opportunities

Airey Miller is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed.

Important information Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.

We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.