Senior Fire Engineer

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Private Health Care

EOT bonus scheme

Professional fees paid

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd is partnering with a property and construction consultancy to recruit a Fire Engineer for their London office on a permanent basis. The role offers a salary band of £55,000 – £75,000 DOE with notice period to start.

The successful candidate will lead fire engineering deliverables, apply professional judgement in risk-based decisions, and act as senior technical lead. The package includes Agile & hybrid working, enhanced leave, private health care after 3

Qualifications

• MIFireE or FIFireE professional qualification.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in fire engineering consultancy in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review and sign-off of fire engineering deliverables and reports.
• Apply chartered-level professional judgement to risk-based fire engineering decisions ensuring alignment with UK legislation.
• Act as the senior technical lead within the business for fire engineering matters.
• Mentor junior colleagues, contribute to CPD and service improvements.
• Support fee proposals and scope definitions.

Education

MIFireE

FIFireE

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline

Job description

We are currently partnering with a professional property and construction consultancy, who are recruiting for a Fire Engineer to join their well-established team on a permanent basis in their London office.

Our client is proud to have recently been awarded “Investors in People” Gold accreditation and have also featured in the Sunday Times, Best Places to Work.

This is a full-time position with a salary band of £55,000 – £75,000 DOE with the start date subject to notice.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Leading the preparation, review and sign-off of fire engineering deliverables including fire strategies, technical design statements, regulatory compliance reports and supporting analysis for complex buildings
• Applying chartered-level professional judgement to risk-based fire engineering decisions, ensuring alignment with UK legislation
• Acting as the senior technical lead within the business for fire engineering matters
• Being a trusted professional advisor to clients; managing expectations through proactive communication; providing clear guidance and advice, particularly on complex or higher-risk projects
• Mentoring and supporting junior colleagues; contributing to internal CPD, knowledge sharing and service improvement
• Supporting fee proposals and scope definitions

Experience required:

• Professional qualifications such as MIFireE or FIFireE
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience in fire engineering consultancy or a related role within the UK

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Deep knowledge of UK fire safety legislation, Building Regulations and relevant guidance
• Understanding and experience of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) gateway process and requirements
• Experience with high-rise or complex buildings, including external wall remediation
• Familiarity with Golden Thread information requirements and digital compliance systems

Working hours:

• Monday – Friday
• 09:00am – 5:00pm

Rewards and Benefits:

• Agile & hybrid working policy
• Enhanced maternity / paternity and adoption leave policy
• Private Health Care (after 3 months)
• Tax-free EOT bonus scheme – after 12 months continuous employment
• Payment of professional fees and membership subscriptions
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.