Remote-First Senior Fire Engineer (Chartered) — Façade Lead

1st Select; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 15% performance bonus

Car allowance or company vehicle

Pension plan

Private healthcare

Gym membership

Professional development support

Job summary

1st Select is looking for a Senior Fire Engineer (Chartered) to manage high-stakes external wall projects. This newly created senior role will shape building safety from design through completion, ensuring compliance with standards like PAS 9980.

The successful candidate will lead Fire Risk Appraisals, review design drawings, and sign off on façades, while also mentoring junior engineers. With a competitive salary exceeding £100,000 and extensive benefits, this position allows for a remote-first approach, ensuring flexibility in work.

Qualifications

• Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered (CEng) Engineer in fire safety.
• At least 6 years of experience in fire engineering consulting.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK fire codes and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls and EWS1 assessments.
• Review architectural and façade design drawings.
• Sign off completed façade and cladding work.

Skills

Fire Engineering consulting

Technical knowledge of UK fire codes

Communication skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Engineering or related field

Job description

1st Select is looking for a Senior Fire Engineer (Chartered) to manage high-stakes external wall projects. This newly created senior role will shape building safety from design through completion, ensuring compliance with standards like PAS 9980.

The successful candidate will lead Fire Risk Appraisals, review design drawings, and sign off on façades, while also mentoring junior engineers. With a competitive salary exceeding £100,000 and extensive benefits, this position allows for a remote-first approach, ensuring flexibility in work.