Fire Safety Consultant

Brandon James; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Professional membership fees

Chartership and CPD support

Ongoing technical training

Generous annual leave

Clear progression opportunities

Additional company benefits

Job summary

Brandon James is seeking a Fire Consultant to support projects across Bristol and the wider South West. You will provide technical fire safety advice from early design through to completion, liaising with clients and design teams.

The role involves preparing fire strategies, carrying out site inspections and reviewing drawings to ensure compliance with UK fire safety legislation. Excellent communication and a relevant qualification are essential, with a full UK driving licence preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within fire safety, fire engineering or a related consultancy environment.
• A relevant fire, engineering or construction qualification.
• Good knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and Building Regulations.
• Experience producing fire strategies or technical fire safety reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Membership of the IFE or another relevant professional body would be beneficial.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Preparing fire strategies and technical reports
• Carrying out site inspections and fire safety assessments
• Reviewing architectural drawings and design information
• Advising on means of escape, compartmentation and fire resistance
• Supporting compliance with Building Regulations and current fire safety guidance
• Liaising with architects, developers, contractors and building owners
• Identifying fire safety risks and recommending suitable solutions
• Supporting projects through design, construction and occupation

Job description

An established and expanding fire safety consultancy is looking for a capable Fire Consultant to support projects across Bristol and the wider South West.

The successful Fire Consultant will work on a diverse range of residential, commercial and mixed-use developments, providing technical fire safety advice from early design through to completion.

The Fire Consultant's Role

The Fire Consultant will take responsibility for delivering clear, practical fire safety advice while working closely with clients, design teams and contractors.

Typical duties

• Preparing fire strategies and technical reports
• Carrying out site inspections and fire safety assessments
• Reviewing architectural drawings and design information
• Advising on means of escape, compartmentation and fire resistance
• Supporting compliance with Building Regulations and current fire safety guidance
• Liaising with architects, developers, contractors and building owners
• Identifying fire safety risks and recommending suitable solutions
• Supporting projects through design, construction and occupation

The Fire Consultant

The successful Fire Consultant will ideally have:

• Previous experience within fire safety, fire engineering or a related consultancy environment
• A relevant fire, engineering or construction qualification
• Good knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and Building Regulations
• Experience producing fire strategies or technical fire safety reports
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Membership of the IFE or another relevant professional body would be beneficial
• A full UK driving licence

In Return?

• £45,000 - £55,000
• Hybrid working
• Pension scheme
• Professional membership fees
• Chartership and CPD support
• Ongoing technical training
• Generous annual leave
• Clear progression opportunities
• Additional company benefits