Senior Fire Engineer in London

Energy Jobline CVL; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Engineer to join its Building Safety and Fire Engineering team on UK projects spanning residential, commercial, mixed-use and high-risk buildings. You will lead fire safety engineering, support compliance with Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act, and mentor junior engineers while liaising with clients and authorities.

This hybrid role offers flexibility with the Nottingham head office and opportunities to work with teams

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering FRAEW assessments and/or EWS1 reviews.
• Strong understanding of Approved Document B, PAS 9980, Building Safety Act and fire safety regulations.
• Experience in a consultancy environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a wide range of fire safety projects.
• Provide fire engineering advice to ensure Building Regulations compliance.
• Mentor graduate and junior fire engineers.
• Contribute to business development and client liaison.
• Review fire safety installations and architectural drawings for safety compliance.

Skills

Fire engineering

Client liaison

Mentoring juniors

Education

BEng in Fire Engineering

Job description

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Engineer to join its growing Building Safety and Fire Engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and client-focused professional to work on a range of residential, commercial, mixed-use and high-risk building projects across the UK.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering fire engineering solutions, supporting compliance with current Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act and providing specialist advice to clients, design teams and stakeholders.

This is a hybrid working role. Ideally, candidates will live within commutable distance of Nottingham, where the head office is based; however, other locations will be considered, particularly London and County Durham.

The Role

As a Senior Fire Engineer, you will lead and support a wide range of fire safety and building safety projects, working closely with architects, developers, contractors, housing providers and regulatory bodies.

You will be responsible for delivering technically robust fire engineering services, supporting junior team members and contributing to the continued growth of the consultancy’s fire and building safety offering.

Senior Fire Engineer Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Undertaking and reviewing Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEW) in line with PAS 9980 guidance.
• Carrying out and reviewing EWS1 assessments and associated reporting.
• Preparing fire strategy reports for new builds, refurbishments and change-of-use projects.
• Providing fire engineering advice in support of Building Regulations compliance and Gateway submissions.
• Supporting clients in meeting obligations under the Building Safety Act.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, design teams, building control bodies and fire authorities.
• Conducting site inspections and technical reviews of fire safety installations and systems.
• Reviewing architectural drawings and specifications to identify fire safety risks and compliance issues.
• Assisting with the development of evacuation strategies and compartmentation assessments.
• Mentoring and supporting graduate and junior fire engineers.
• Contributing to business development activities and client relationship management.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of fire safety legislation, standards and industry best practice.

Experience

• Proven experience delivering FRAEW assessments and/or EWS1 reviews.
• Strong understanding of Approved Document B, PAS 9980, Building Safety Act, Fire safety legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience working within a consultancy environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and client relationships effectively.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Fire Engineering or a related discipline (BEng essential)
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as: Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), CABE, CIOB, or RICS

This Senior Fire Engineer role is paying a salary up to £100,000 depending on experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package