Intermediate Fire Engineer

Carrington West; Reading; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an Intermediate Fire Engineer for a fully remote permanent role in the UK. You will develop fire strategies, design protection systems, and advise clients on compliance with UK standards, while contributing to BIM models in Revit.

We expect 2–5 years in consultancy, familiarity with BS 9999/BS 7974/B approved docs, and experience with fire suppression systems. Remote role with strong career progression and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Fire Engineering or related field required.
• 2–5 years in fire engineering consultancy or similar.
• Strong knowledge of BS 9999/BS 7974/Approved Document B.
• Familiarity with fire suppression systems and software tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire engineering strategies per relevant standards.
• Design and assess sprinkler, water mist, and gaseous systems.
• Conduct fire risk assessments and advise clients.
• Support CFD modelling and fire simulations as needed.
• Produce BIM designs in Revit for coordination.
• Communicate with clients, architects, and authorities.
• Prepare technical reports and evacuation strategies.
• Assist senior engineers and mentor juniors.

Skills

Fire risk assessment

Fire protection design

BIM coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Engineering

Master's degree in Fire Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoSprink

PyroSim

FDS

CFAST

Job description

Intermediate Fire Engineer - Fully Remote

You will be an Intermediate Fire Engineer looking for a new permanent role. This is a strong opportunity for an engineer with consultancy experience who wants exposure to a varied project portfolio, greater technical responsibility, and clear support toward professional development and Chartership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop fire engineering strategies in line with BS 9999, BS 9991, BS 7974, Approved Document B, and other relevant fire protection standards.
• Design and assess active fire protection systems, including sprinkler, water mist, and gaseous suppression systems.
• Carry out fire risk assessments and provide technical fire safety advice to clients.
• Assist with CFD modelling and fire simulations where required.
• Produce fire systems designs in BIM software such as Revit for coordination with other disciplines.
• Liaise with clients, architects, and regulatory authorities to support compliance with UK fire safety regulations.
• Prepare technical reports, fire safety statements, and evacuation strategies.
• Support senior engineers with project delivery and provide guidance to junior team members.

You will have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 2-5 years of experience in fire engineering consultancy or a closely related role.
• Strong working knowledge of BS 9999, BS 7974, Approved Document B, and other relevant fire standards.
• Knowledge of fire suppression systems, including sprinklers, water mist, and gaseous systems.
• Familiarity with tools such as Revit, AutoSprink, PyroSim, FDS, or CFAST would be advantageous, although training can be provided.

This role can be fully remote. You will benefit from clear career progression, tailored training, and the chance to grow within a supportive and expanding consultancy.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Fire Engineer professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years.