Technical Fire Safety Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Technical Fire Safety Specialist to lead and manage fire engineering projects. The role offers hybrid working options and requires strong knowledge of UK fire safety regulations. Candidates should have proven experience in fire engineering and excellent communication skills. This is an opportunity to work on high-profile projects with a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Need to be eligible for SC - lived in the UK for 5 years straight.
• Proven experience leading medium to large-scale fire engineering projects.
• Skilled in managing and mentoring fire engineers.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fire engineering/fire safety/fire safety science experience

Knowledge of UK fire safety regulations

Excellent communication skills

Analytical and report writing skills

Time management skills

Job description

Vacancy Title: Technical Fire Safety Specialist
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Warrington
Industry: TECHNICAL & ENGINEERING
Salary: Highly competitive starting salary
Start Date: 2025-11-07
REF: J91985916
Contact Name: Hannah Williams
Contact Email: [e-mail]
Vacancy Published: 1 day ago

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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