Fire Safety Consultant

SFR Recruitment Solutions; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Fire Safety Consultant to provide expert fire safety solutions across various sectors including commercial and residential. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Fire Engineering, strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations, and experience in fire engineering design. The role offers competitive salary and opportunities for career progression within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career progression

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, or a related discipline.
• In-depth knowledge of UK Building Regulations (Approved Document B) and British Standards.
• Experience using fire engineering design tools.

Responsibilities

• Undertake fire risk assessments for various projects.
• Produce performance-based fire engineering designs.
• Advise on integration of active fire protection systems.

Skills

Fire safety compliance

Fire risk assessment

Communication skills

Knowledge of UK Building Regulations

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering or related field

Tools

Smoke and evacuation modelling software

Job description

Overview

Fire Safety Consultant (Full-Time, Permanent)

Location: Norwich or Oxfordshire

About Our client.

Our client is a unique hybrid commercial chartered surveying practice delivering end-to-end consultancy and contract solutions across the UK. With extensive experience across sectors including healthcare, education, commercial, leisure, and social housing, they deliver tailored, client-first strategies from the headquarters in Norwich and regional offices across the Midlands and Southeast.

The role

Seeking an experienced Fire Safety Consultant to join our growing consultancy. We deliver expert fire safety solutions across a diverse range of projects within the commercial, residential, education, and construction sectors. This is an opportunity to take on challenging and rewarding work within a well-established and respected consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Undertake fire risk assessments and develop detailed fire engineering strategies for new build, refurbishment, and change-of-use projects.
• Produce performance-based fire engineering designs, including evacuation modelling, fire dynamics analysis, and smoke control strategies.
• Advise on the integration of active fire protection systems such as sprinklers, detection and alarm systems, and smoke control systems.
• Ensure fire safety compliance through detailed understanding and application of UK Building Regulations, British Standards, and design guidance including BB100, HTMs, and relevant international codes.
• Work collaboratively with architects, structural engineers, contractors, and approving authorities to deliver fully compliant, fire-safe building designs.
• Provide input on means of escape, evacuation planning, fire service access, and structural fire resistance.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, Fire Engineering Science, or a related discipline.
• In-depth knowledge of UK Building Regulations (Approved Document B), British Standards, and wider fire engineering codes.
• Experience using fire engineering design and analysis tools (e.g., smoke and evacuation modelling software).
• Proven experience in developing fire strategies for complex or high-value building projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (desirable but not essential) with professional bodies such as the Institution of Fire Engineers.
• Full UK driving licence.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package based on experience.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing, forward-thinking consultancy.
• A collaborative, client-focused environment where innovation and efficiency are at the core of delivery.
• Holiday package /closed on set days over the Christmas period
• A dynamic, supportive work environment with a national reach

If you are interested in this position, please contact SFR Recruitment Solutions for a complete job description and a confidential conversation