Fire Risk Assessor - London

Brandon James; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Pension benefits

Professional membership support

Chartership guidance

Job summary

Brandon James is recruiting a Fire Engineer in London to develop fire strategies for new-build and refurbishment projects within a multidisciplinary consultancy.

You will provide specialist fire safety design advice, review architectural and MEP information, and support projects through design, construction and handover. Hybrid working is available.

The role requires a degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline, consultancy experience, and knowledge of UK Building Regulations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in a consultancy environment.
• Strong knowledge of Approved Document B, BS 9991 and BS 9999.
• Understanding of UK Building Regulations and current fire safety legislation.
• Experience producing fire strategies and technical reports.
• Membership of the IFE or another relevant professional body.
• Progress toward Chartered Engineer status would be advantageous.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing fire strategies for new-build and refurbishment projects.
• Providing technical advice on fire safety design and Building Regulations.
• Reviewing architectural, structural and MEP information.
• Supporting projects through design, construction and handover stages.
• Advising on means of escape, compartmentation, smoke control and fire resistance.
• Attending design team meetings and liaising directly with clients.
• Supporting Building Safety Act and Gateway-related requirements where applicable.
• Undertaking site inspections and technical reviews.
• Working across sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare, education and mixed-use developments.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Regulatory compliance

Fire safety knowledge

UK Building Regulations

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering

Progress toward Chartered Engineer

Job description

Fire Engineer | Fire Engineer | Fire Engineer

A leading multidisciplinary built environment consultancy is looking to appoint a Fire Engineer to join their established fire engineering team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a Fire Engineer who wants to work on complex, high-profile projects while benefiting from the support of a wider technical consultancy.

The successful Fire Engineer will provide specialist fire engineering advice across a broad range of sectors, working closely with architects, developers, contractors and other technical disciplines throughout the project lifecycle.

The Fire Engineer's Role

• Developing fire strategies for new-build and refurbishment projects
• Providing technical advice on fire safety design and Building Regulations
• Reviewing architectural, structural and MEP information
• Supporting projects through design, construction and handover stages
• Advising on means of escape, compartmentation, smoke control and fire resistance
• Attending design team meetings and liaising directly with clients
• Supporting Building Safety Act and Gateway-related requirements where applicable
• Undertaking site inspections and technical reviews
• Working across sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare, education and mixed-use developments

The Fire Engineer

• A degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience working within a consultancy environment
• Strong knowledge of Approved Document B, BS 9991 and BS 9999
• Understanding of UK Building Regulations and current fire safety legislation
• Experience producing fire strategies and technical reports
• Membership of the IFE or another relevant professional body
• Progress towards Chartered Engineer status would be advantageous
• Strong client-facing and communication skills

In Return?

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Hybrid working
• Private healthcare and pension benefits
• Professional membership and chartership support
• Structured career progression
• Exposure to major UK and international projects
• A collaborative multidisciplinary working environment