Fire Engineer

ors, inc.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Pension scheme with matching contributions

Flexible working hours

Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme

Job summary

ORS, Inc. is seeking an experienced Fire Engineer to join their team in Dublin, Ireland. This role offers the chance to contribute to significant projects while ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations and managing fire-related risks. The ideal candidate will have strong architectural knowledge and the ability to navigate regulatory challenges.

This opportunity includes a competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, and flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote options, making it ideal for professionals seeking a balance between work and personal life.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fire engineering within a consultancy, construction, or related environment.
• Strong knowledge of Irish Building Regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide fire engineering support throughout design and construction phases.
• Review fire strategies for compliance with Irish Building Regulations.
• Assess and manage fire-related risks across projects.

Skills

Fire safety design principles

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Fire Engineering

Job description

At ORS, we deliver practical, commercially focused solutions that help our clients achieve successful project outcomes. We empower our people with responsibility from day one, while providing the support, expertise, and collaborative environment needed to succeed.

We are seeking an experienced Fire Engineer to support the delivery of projects for one of Ireland’s leading retail operators. This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of live projects, providing fire engineering expertise from concept through to completion.

Working within a fast‑paced environment, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring fire safety, regulatory compliance, and practical risk management solutions across operational retail environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Fire Engineer seeking responsibility, variety, and exposure to high‑profile projects within a dynamic and growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide fire engineering support throughout design and construction phases.
• Review and advise on fire strategies and compliance with Irish Building Regulations.
• Identify, assess, and help manage fire‑related risks across projects.
• Collaborate with design teams, contractors, and stakeholders to resolve fire safety matters.
• Undertake site inspections and project reviews as required.
• Develop practical fire safety solutions suitable for live operational environments.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Fire Engineering.
• Proven experience in fire engineering within a consultancy, construction, or related environment.
• Strong knowledge of Irish Building Regulations and fire safety design principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work effectively across multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• A practical, solutions‑focused approach to project delivery.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working within retail or other live operational environments would be advantageous.
• Chartered or Registered status (or working toward it).
• Leadership or commercial responsibility experience.
• Strong capability in contractor oversight and tender processes.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary
• Performance‑related bonus
• Pension scheme with matching contributions
• Remote‑first hybrid model – use your home as a base and any of our office locations as you see fit
• Work from abroad
• Flexible working hours
• Access to over 60 health disciplines through our Kara Connect Platform
• Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding
• Paid maternity, paternity and fertility leave
• Company and birthday annual leave days
• Death in Service benefit
• Tax saver - travel and bike to work
• Culture, social, wellness and CPD committees
• Talent Development Programmes
• Access to leading career coach Gerry Duffy