Lead Fire Safety Engineer for Complex Refurbishments

Construction Professionals Recruitment; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Professionals Recruitment is seeking a senior fire risk engineer to lead internal and external fire risk assessments for public and private sector projects in the UK. You will guide a growing team and report to the Delivery Director, ensuring compliance with current fire safety standards.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years PQE, membership of IFE, and professional qualifications (IEng/CEng or F/MIFireE).

Qualifications

• Experience leading fire risk assessments for complex schemes.
• Ability to advise on cost-effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Experience with large refurbishment and re-cladding projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire risk assessments and report findings to clients.
• Develop fire safety strategies and management plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on project delivery.
• Support business development and client relationship management.

Skills

Stakeholder liaison

Risk assessments

Fire engineering analysis

Team leadership

Decision making

Education

IFE member

IEng/CEng or F/MIFireE

Job description

Construction Professionals Recruitment is seeking a senior fire risk engineer to lead internal and external fire risk assessments for public and private sector projects in the UK. You will guide a growing team and report to the Delivery Director, ensuring compliance with current fire safety standards.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years PQE, membership of IFE, and professional qualifications (IEng/CEng or F/MIFireE).