Fire Safety Consultant - Hybrid, Growth & Benefits

Brandon James; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Professional membership fees

Career progression

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Additional company benefits

Job summary

Brandon James in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Fire Consultant to join a growing fire safety team. You will work across residential, commercial and mixed-use projects, providing practical fire safety advice at design, construction and occupation stages.

The role involves collaborating with architects, developers and building owners, delivering fire strategies, risk assessments and clear technical reports while staying aligned with Scottish Building Standards and UK guidance.

Qualifications

• Experience in fire safety, fire engineering or building consultancy.
• Relevant fire safety, engineering or construction qualification.
• Good knowledge of current fire safety legislation and guidance.
• Experience carrying out fire risk assessments or fire strategy work.
• Strong report-writing skills.
• Confident client-facing communication.
• Membership of the IFE or another relevant professional body would be beneficial.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Producing and reviewing fire safety strategies.
• Undertaking fire risk assessments and site inspections.
• Advising on means of escape, compartmentation and fire resistance.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and construction information.
• Providing advice in line with Scottish Building Standards and relevant UK fire safety guidance.
• Liaising with architects, contractors, developers and building owners.
• Preparing clear technical reports and recommendations.
• Supporting clients with fire safety compliance and remedial works.

Skills

Fire safety knowledge

Report writing

Client-facing communication

Project coordination

Fire engineering knowledge

Education

Relevant fire safety, engineering or construction qualification

Job description

Brandon James in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Fire Consultant to join a growing fire safety team. You will work across residential, commercial and mixed-use projects, providing practical fire safety advice at design, construction and occupation stages.

The role involves collaborating with architects, developers and building owners, delivering fire strategies, risk assessments and clear technical reports while staying aligned with Scottish Building Standards and UK guidance.