Lead Fire Engineer

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES LIMITED; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established consultancy is seeking a Lead Fire Engineer to spearhead innovative fire safety solutions for complex projects. This full-time role emphasizes collaboration with clients and design teams, ensuring compliance and delivering effective fire engineering strategies. With a focus on work-life balance and a range of excellent benefits, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about safety and engineering. Join a team dedicated to shaping safe, compliant buildings and enhancing your professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Hybrid working

33 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Paid professional memberships

Private healthcare access

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in fire safety consultancy.
• Solid understanding of UK regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical documentation and fire strategy reports.
• Conduct site visits and assess architectural plans.

Skills

Fire Engineering

Technical Writing

Project Management

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering

Membership with Institution of Fire Engineers

Job description

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An opportunity has arisen for a Lead Fire Engineer to join an established consultancy providing fire safety engineering services. This full-time, permanent role offers excellent benefits.

As a Lead Fire Engineer, you will be leading and delivering fire engineering strategies and solutions for complex building projects while liaising closely with stakeholders.

You will be responsible for

• Preparing technical documentation including fee proposals and fire strategy reports
• Conducting site visits, attending meetings, and communicating strategies with clients and design teams
• Assessing architectural plans to identify compliance risks and value-engineering opportunities
• Performing evacuation time calculations and analysing means of escape
• Supporting evacuation modelling and fire dynamics simulations
• Providing technical input into radiant heat, smoke control, and occupant movement calculations
• Reviewing designs from third parties for compliance and verification

What we are looking for

• Previously worked as a Fire engineer or in a similar role.
• At least 3 years of experience in a fire safety consultancy, with hands-on project delivery
• Solid understanding of Approved Document B, BS 9999 and BS 9991
• A degree in Fire Engineering or a related engineering field
• Working knowledge of UK regulatory requirements in the built environment
• Membership with the Institution of Fire Engineers (AIFireE or MIFireE)
• Confident communicator with strong technical writing skills

What’s on offer

• Discretionary bonus scheme paid biannually
• Hybrid working with a focus on true work/life balance
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Option to participate in a 9-day fortnight schedule
• Company pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions
• Paid annual professional memberships
• Private healthcare access and employee wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme, enhanced leave policies and more

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Fire Engineer to join a highly regarded consultancy and play a key role in shaping safe, compliant, and innovative buildings.

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