Senior/Principal Fire Engineer IEng HRB

Socotec Uk Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering service provider in Greater London is seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to support its Building and Real Estate Division. This role involves leading the Building Safety Case development and preparing essential fire safety assessments. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a postgraduate qualification in Fire Engineering, along with significant experience in Fire Safety Engineering. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including extensive holiday and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more

Electric car scheme

Employee recognition schemes

Family friendly support

Employee benefits and discounts

Employee assistance programmes

Enhanced company pension

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering with a postgraduate Fire Engineering qualification.
• Working towards or achieved Incorporated HRB registration with the Engineering Council.
• At least four years' experience in Fire Safety Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Building Safety Case development.
• Prepare Fire Appraisal Reports and Fire HAZID assessments.
• Review fire safety strategies and associated mark‑ups for HRB buildings.

Skills

Fire dynamics

Evacuation

Structural fire behaviour

Passive/active systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Postgraduate Fire Engineering qualification

Job description

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Job Title: Senior Fire Engineer - IEng HRB or CEng (HRB), SOCOTEC

To support our ambitious growth plans, we have a great opportunity to join our Building and Real Estate Division. SOCOTEC's Fire Engineering and Safety teams provide an award-winning, flexible and forward-thinking approach, as well as a high level of technical capability, providing our clients with cost-effective and practical solutions for the full range of fire safety problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Building Safety Case development, ensuring robust assessments and compliance with the Building Safety Act
• Prepare Fire Appraisal Reports and Fire HAZID assessments to support Safety Case Reports
• Review fire safety strategies and associated mark‑ups for HRB buildings
• Provide technical advisory input and undertake site inspections during design, construction and remediation stages

Qualifications

• A bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering with a postgraduate Fire Engineering qualification
• Working towards or achieved Incorporated HRB registration with the Engineering Council and full membership with the IFE
• At least four years' experience in Fire Safety Engineering
• Strong technical competence in fire dynamics, evacuation, structural fire behaviour and passive/active systems
• In‑depth knowledge of statutory guidance (ADB, BS 9991, BS 9999, HTMs, BB100, BS 7974 series) and HRB legislation

SOCOTEC is the UK's leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer an unrivalled range of technical expertise and services throughout the UK and worldwide. By joining us, you'll be part of an 1,800+ strong team, where we will provide you with both the flexibility and a host of opportunities. We are committed to personal and professional development, and you will be supported and mentored at every step of your journey with us. You will join a large team of industry‑leading, expert professionals and receive exposure to some of the best opportunities and challenges available.

As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more. Where applicable we also offer an electric car scheme, employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes and an enhanced company pension.

Think you've got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC. It is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental sustainability.