Technical Fire Safety Specialist

Russell Taylor Group Ltd; Dutton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire safety consultancy is seeking a Technical Fire Safety Specialist to manage fire engineering projects. This hybrid role involves developing fire strategies for high-risk buildings, conducting fire risk assessments, and collaborating with clients and stakeholders. Candidates should have significant experience in fire engineering, strong knowledge of UK regulations, and excellent communication skills. The position offers competitive salary options and the chance to work on impactful projects in a flexible environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of UK residency required for SC eligibility.
• Experience in leading medium to large-scale fire engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of fire safety regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage fire engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Develop fire strategies for high-hazard buildings.
• Conduct detailed fire risk assessments and safety strategies.
• Liaise with stakeholders and design teams for project delivery.

Skills

Fire engineering experience

Knowledge of UK fire safety regulations

Project management skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Role: -Technical Fire Safety Specialist
Level: - Principal & Senior levels available
Salary: - Highly Competitive basic salary
Location: -Hybrid working- combination of remote & onsite (Northwest England or Cumbria)- Flexible and hybrid working options to suit your lifestyle.

Russell Taylor has two fantastic fire safety opportunities for our Science & Engineering global client. These roles are part of a wider group and have come about due to the business winning new contracts, so the roles are brand new! Join a team that is shaping safer and more sustainable environments. You'll contribute to projects that combine advanced analytics, technical expertise, and creative problem-solving to deliver real-world impact. This is an opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful difference. You will collaborate with major clients on complex and bespoke fire strategies for a range of high-profile and high-hazard projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage fire engineering projects from concept through to completion.
• Oversee the design and development of fire strategies for high-hazard buildings.
• Conduct detailed fire risk assessments, safety strategies, and scenario analyses.
• Evaluate fire prevention and protection measures to minimise risk and impact.
• Provide technical guidance on fire detection, suppression, and control systems.
• Perform and interpret fire modelling and simulation results.
• Prepare proposals, reports, and cost estimates for new and existing clients.
• Liaise with stakeholders, design teams, regulators, and approving authorities.
• Travel occasionally to client sites across the UK.

The Person

• Previous fire engineering/fire safety/fire safety science experience.
• Need to be eligible for SC - need to have lived in the UK for 5 years straight.
• Proven experience leading and delivering medium to large-scale fire engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK fire safety regulations and standards (e.g. Approved Document B, BS 9999, BS 9991, PD 7974, etc.).
• Skilled in managing and mentoring fire engineers within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.
• Strong analytical, report writing, and time management skills.

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