Fire Safety Engineer – Remote - £55,000

Pertemps; Glasgow; Remote; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Fire Safety Engineer to deliver innovative solutions across various sectors. This remote role offers a salary of £55,000 and the chance to work on diverse projects. Ideal candidates should have around 5 years of experience and a strong technical background. The company promotes a collaborative culture with benefits like private healthcare, a flexible working pattern, and professional development support.

Benefits

9-day fortnight working pattern

Private healthcare

Flexible working hours

Professional membership fees paid annually

Qualifications

• Around 5 years’ industry experience, ideally including external wall projects.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality fire engineering designs and reports.
• Undertake external wall assessments and contribute to assurance projects.
• Collaborate with project teams, clients, and regulators.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Education

BEng in Fire Engineering or relevant master’s conversion

Job description

Overview

Fire Safety Engineer – Remote - £55,000

I am currently helping a well-established fire engineering consultancy, who are seeking a talented and motivated Fire Engineer to join their rapidly growing team. The business has expanded from 30 to over 100 people in just three years and continues to build a strong reputation in the sector. With several satellite offices throughout the UK, the majority of the team work remotely, supported by a collaborative culture and robust operations and finance functions.

As a Fire Engineer, you will work across a diverse portfolio of projects, from high-rise residential and schools to offices, high-security contracts, and external wall work. You’ll have the chance to contribute to industry-leading fire safety solutions, supported by colleagues with expertise spanning design, testing, sprinkler systems, and expert witness services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality fire engineering designs and reports across a variety of sectors
• Undertake external wall assessments and contribute to assurance projects
• Collaborate with project teams, clients, and regulators to achieve safe, compliant outcomes
• Support project delivery within agreed timescales and budgets
• Contribute to a positive, team-based working culture focused on shared monthly targets rather than rigid timesheets

Qualifications

• AIFireE (preferred for seniors)
• IFSM membership (beneficial)
• BEng in Fire Engineering (preferred) or relevant master’s conversion
• Experience: Around 5 years’ industry experience, ideally including external wall projects
• Strong technical knowledge and ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

• 9-day fortnight working pattern
• Private healthcare
• Christmas week off (paid)
• Flexible working hours (core 9–5, but outcome-focused)
• Professional membership fees paid annually
• Instant expense claims via company app

Contact

Please contact:

Alex Bartley

RGB Network

Email: abartley @ rgb .co .uk

Phone: [phone]