Lead Fire Remedial Engineer

Mitie Group plc.; Swindon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage Employer

Job summary

Marlowe Environmental Services (Part of Mitie) is seeking a Lead Fire Remedial Engineer to supervise fire dampers, passive fire stopping, and related systems across our regional sites. You will ensure compliance with BS 9999, TR19, and FIRAS certification requirements, while leading a team and coordinating with clients and site management.

The role requires expertise in fire safety regulations, ductwork modification, and installation of access doors, with travel to multiple locations across the

Qualifications

• Experience in fire damper inspection and testing to BS 9999 standards.
• Knowledge of ventilation system management (TR19).
• Experience installing access doors (DW144/145).
• Competence in ductwork modifications for fire damper installation.
• Understanding of UK fire safety legislation and compartmentation principles.
• Experience working within FIRAS or similar certification schemes.
• Strong knowledge of the Fire Safety Order 2005 and Approved Document B.
• Desirable: Valid CSCS/CITB Card, NVQ Level in Fire Protection/Ductwork/Construction, IPAF/PASMA.
• Valid UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspection and testing of fire dampers in accordance with BS 9999.
• Install access doors into ventilation systems in line with DW144/145.
• Install and repair passive fire stopping in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Produce written reports and maintain accurate compliance documentation.
• Lead the installation and repair of passive fire protection systems in line with FIRAS certification.
• Supervise operatives to ensure certified, compliant fire stopping works.
• Liaise with clients, site management, and compliance teams.

Skills

Fire damper inspection

TR19 knowledge

Ductwork modifications

Fire safety compliance

FIRAS certification knowledge

UK Driving Licence

Education

NVQ Level in Fire Protection/Ductwork/Construction

Tools

CSCS/CITB Card

NVQ in Fire Protection

IPAF

Job description

ROLE: Lead Fire Remedial Engineer
LOCATION: Swindon, Dorchester, Reading, Basingstoke, Bristol, Oxford (Mobile)

At Marlowe Environmental Services (Part of Mitie), our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day.
We're looking for a Supervisor who will lead and support fire damper, fire stopping, and passive fire protection works across the region, ensuring full compliance, safety, and operational excellence.

Role Responsibilities:

• Carry out inspection and testing of fire dampers in accordance with BS 9999.
• Install access doors into ventilation systems in line with DW144/145.
• Install and repair passive fire stopping in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Maintain personal tools, equipment, and materials.
• Produce written reports and maintain accurate compliance documentation.
• Lead the installation and repair of passive fire protection systems in line with FIRAS third‑party certification.
• Install fire batts, sealants, collars, wraps, linear joint seals, fire boards, and penetration seals following tested system details (EI60 / EI120).
• Supervise operatives to ensure certified, compliant fire stopping works.
• Ensure material traceability and correct system use.
• Complete and review photographic evidence and installation documentation for audit purposes.
• Label and identify fire stopping works in line with certification schemes.
• Liaise with clients, site management, and compliance teams.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must meet the below defined requirements for the role.

• Experience in fire damper inspection and testing to BS 9999 standards.
• Knowledge of ventilation system management (TR19).
• Experience installing access doors (DW144/145).
• Competence in ductwork modifications for fire damper installation.
• Understanding of UK fire safety legislation and compartmentation principles.
• Experience working within FIRAS or similar certification schemes.
• Strong knowledge of the Fire Safety Order 2005 and Approved Document B.
• Desirable: Valid CSCS/CITB Card, NVQ Level in Fire Protection/Ductwork/Construction, IPAF/PASMA.
• Valid UK Driving Licence.

What's in it for you?

• Training and career development opportunities through wide-ranging learning resources.
• Be part of a business with 80,000 colleagues supporting major UK sectors from government sites to hospitals and schools.

There's a place for you at Mitie — join us today!

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