Technical Fire Safety Specialist

Russell Taylor Group; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global client in fire safety seeks a Technical Fire Safety Specialist in Cumbria. The role involves leading fire engineering projects, designing fire strategies, and assessing fire risks for high-hazard buildings. Candidates must have proven fire safety experience, knowledge of UK regulations, and strong project management skills. This is a permanent position offering a highly competitive salary and the chance to grow your career in a meaningful way.

Qualifications

• Previous engineering/fire safety experience required.
• Eligibility for SC; must have lived in the UK for 5 years.
• Proven experience in leading medium to large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage fire engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Oversee the design and development of fire strategies.
• Conduct detailed fire risk assessments and safety strategies.

Skills

Fire safety experience

Project management

Knowledge of UK fire safety regulations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Vacancy Title: Technical Fire Safety Specialist, Contract Type: Permanent, Location: Cumbria, Industry: TECHNICAL & ENGINEERING, Salary: Highly Competitive salary, Start Date: 2025-11-07, REF: J91985917, Contact Name: Hannah Williams, Contact Email: [e-mail], Vacancy Published: 1 day ago

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 will 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 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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