Junior Fire Engineer

IFE; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,500 - 50,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development opportunities

Pension plan

Performance based bonus

Flexible working options

Healthcare services

Job summary

IFE is seeking a Junior Fire Engineer based in London. This role involves managing projects related to fire safety, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and Building Regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in fire safety engineering, and an IFE membership of at least AIFireE. Benefits include a supportive work environment, professional development opportunities, and a competitive salary package, including overtime for site-related work.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ minimum experience in UK-based fire safety engineering.
• Minimum IFE membership level of AIFireE or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge of fire engineering and UK fire safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver fire safety services applying fire safety knowledge.
• Focus on fire strategy writing and compliance with Building Control.
• Lead in delivering projects to meet client expectations.

Skills

UK-based fire safety engineering

IFE membership AIFireE

EngTech status

UK fire safety legislation knowledge

Building Regulations knowledge

Fire strategy report development

Excellent communication skills

Client facing project experience

Fire risk assessment experience

Previous consultancy experience

Education

IFE membership level of AIFireE

Associate membership of the IFE

Job description

Role: Junior Fire Engineer Salary: £40,500 - £50,500 (DoEx) Employment: Permanent, full-time Location: London office and home split, with travel as required to client’s sites Available: As soon as possible

Who we are

Horner Salus Ltd is an event and fire safety consultancy that has been operating since 2010. We provide consultancy services across a multitude of business sectors and specialise in the live events industry. In the last few years, we have experienced significant growth in the fire safety services we provide and have extended our range of services to include Fire Risk Assessments, Fire Engineering and Consultancy that extend beyond the events industry in to commercial and residential applications. This has led to us supporting and working with architects, building owners, planning companies, property management companies and construction businesses. Our work ethic and fantastic standing curated over the years extends to this growing fire engineering department of the organisation.

Who we want to appoint

We’re looking for an experienced and qualified Fire Engineer with the minimum IFE membership level of Associate; AIFireE along with minimum EngTech status. Equivalent membership levels acceptable.

Skills, qualifications and experience

• 3 years’ minimum experience working in UK-based fire safety engineering
• A minimum IFE membership level of AIFireE
• A minimum EngTech status with the Engineering Council
• An in-depth working knowledge of fire engineering
• Expert knowledge and understanding of UK fire safety legislation, Building Regulations and associated standards
• An in depth knowledge of Building Regulations and their requirements for residential, non-residential and mixed use developments
• Demonstrable experience in developing and authoring fire strategy reports
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing with the ability to present information using excellent English and maths
• Be a proactive, self-motivated, team player who is flexible and willing to get involved with the development of the role and business growth
• Experience of client facing projects and working within design team meetings
• Experience in producing fire safety strategies and complex fire risk assessments
• Previous experience in fire safety engineering within a consultancy environment

Additional desired qualifications

• Be on the IFE’s Fire Risk Assessors Register
• IFE membership level of MIFireE

Your role

As a Junior Fire Engineer within our busy team, you will have day to day responsibility for the project management and delivery of fire safety services by the application of expert knowledge and understanding of UK fire safety legislation, Building Regulations and associated standards. You will also play a large part in the growth of the business.

The position will be focused on and around fire strategy writing, Building Control compliance, alternative solutions and complex fire risk assessment work. This will be along with working on alternative and creative engineering challenges using BS9999, amongst others.

The range of projects are varied and comprise new build designs and change of premises use for both commercial and residential sites, new theatre, film studio and event buildings along with temporary demountable structures for medium to long term use.

As part of your role, you will apply your fire strategy experience by leading in the delivery of projects to meet the agreed fee proposal, deliverables and timeframe, to achieve client expectations.

The projects are generally located in and around London, with various projects also around the UK. The office is in Central London. The role would provide a split between office, home and site work.

What we offer

• A supportive organisation with learning and development opportunities.
• A fantastic company culture with a team of supportive and collaborative colleagues.
• Initial 3 month probation period leading to a full time permanent position
• Overtime earnings for site related work at competitive rates
• Pension plan 3% + your own contributions
• Up to 5% performance based bonus management system using 4 key areas
• 22 days + bank holidays + additional rota system time off at Christmas (circa 3 days)
• Additional holiday entitlement for length of service (Up to 29 days)
• Flexible working options after completion of probation period (office TWT)
• Symbio app and services for healthcare and GP24
• Opportunity for progression readily available within the company
• Opportunities for career advancement and further training

Our Values

• Innovative - striving to improve, thinking creatively and embracing change
• Pragmatic - dealing with problems sensibly and realistically based on practical considerations
• Jargon busting - making fire safety and its application accessible to all
• Adding value - quality of services to always be in mind and checked
• Effective - delivering services ahead of time

If you relish the challenge of a hugely varied role and the opportunity to work as part of a professional, multi-disciplinary team, then you could be the perfect fit to join HornerSalus as a Junior Fire Engineer.

Please register your interest by submitting your CV along with a cover letter outlining why you believe you are suitable for this role. Please send this to: [e-mail], using the subject line: Junior Fire Engineer application.