Fire Protection Engineer

Brandon James; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £45-£60k

25 days holidays

Hybrid working

Pension contribution

Private healthcare

Professional fees paid

Clear progression

CPD & training

Social events

Job summary

Brandon James, on behalf of a well-established multi-disciplinary consultancy in Leeds, is looking to appoint a Fire Protection Engineer to join their growing team. The role offers exposure to commercial, residential, healthcare, education and mixed-use projects, with the chance to develop alongside senior fire specialists.

You will review designs, ensure compliance with UK regulations, prepare reports and attend design meetings while liaising with clients and contractors.

Qualifications

• Experience in fire protection, fire engineering or related building services.
• Knowledge of active and passive fire protection systems.
• Understanding UK fire safety legislation and Building Regulations.
• Strong communication and client liaison skills.
• Driving licence is beneficial.
• Membership of IFE/CIBSE/IFSM or similar is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review fire protection designs and advise on active and passive protection measures.
• Ensure projects comply with legislation, standards and best practice.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Attend design meetings.
• Carry out site inspections and review drawings.
• Support clients with practical fire protection advice.

Skills

Fire protection

Fire engineering

Building services

Active & passive protection

Communication

Client liaison

Driving licence

Professional bodies

Education

Fire engineering qualification

Building services

Mechanical engineering

Job description

Role Overview

A well-established, multi-disciplinary consultancy is looking to appoint a Fire Protection Engineer to join their growing Leeds team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Fire Protection Engineer who is looking to develop their career across a broad range of commercial, residential, healthcare, education and mixed-use projects.

The successful Fire Protection Engineer will work closely with senior fire specialists, design teams, contractors and clients, supporting the delivery of robust fire protection strategies across both new‑build and existing buildings.

Responsibilities

• Review fire protection designs and advise on active and passive fire protection measures
• Ensure projects comply with relevant legislation, standards and best practice
• Prepare technical reports
• Attend design meetings
• Carry out site inspections and review drawings
• Support clients with practical, commercially aware fire protection advice

Qualifications

• Experience working within fire protection, fire engineering, building services or a related discipline
• Knowledge of active and passive fire protection systems
• Relevant qualification in Fire Engineering, Building Services, Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Understanding of UK fire safety legislation, Building Regulations and associated guidance
• Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with clients and design teams
• Full UK driving licence would be beneficial
• Membership, or working towards membership, of the IFE, CIBSE, IFSM or similar would be advantageous

Benefits

• £45,000 - £60,000
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Professional fees paid
• Clear progression route
• CPD and training support
• Regular company social events