Fire Safety Consultant – Midlands (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension

Generous holiday allowance

Professional development and chartered

Job summary

Brandon James is seeking an experienced Fire Consultant to join a specialist fire safety consultancy in Birmingham. You will support a varied portfolio across the Midlands, delivering practical fire safety advice through design, construction and occupation stages.

Responsibilities include preparing fire strategies, reviewing safety reports, advising on means of escape and fire resistance, and coordinating with architects, contractors and Building Control. A pathway to chartership is available.

Qualifications

• Degree or recognised qualification in Fire Engineering or Fire Safety.
• Experience in a fire consultancy or related technical environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and guidance.
• Experience producing fire strategies and technical reports.
• Good client-facing and communication skills.
• IFE membership or similar body is advantageous.
• A full UK driving licence is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing fire strategies.
• Carrying out fire safety reviews and technical assessments.
• Advising on means of escape, compartmentation and fire resistance.
• Reviewing architectural drawings and design information.
• Providing guidance on Approved Document B and relevant British Standards.
• Liaising with architects, developers, Contractors and Building Control.
• Producing clear technical reports and recommendations.
• Attending client and design team meetings.
• Supporting projects through Building Regulations approval.

Skills

Fire engineering

Fire safety knowledge

Report writing

Client facing

Communication

Building Regulations

Project collaboration

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering

Relevant qualification

Tools

Fire modelling

Job description

Brandon James is seeking an experienced Fire Consultant to join a specialist fire safety consultancy in Birmingham. You will support a varied portfolio across the Midlands, delivering practical fire safety advice through design, construction and occupation stages.

Responsibilities include preparing fire strategies, reviewing safety reports, advising on means of escape and fire resistance, and coordinating with architects, contractors and Building Control. A pathway to chartership is available.