Fire Safety Engineer

The ORS Group; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first hybrid model

Pension scheme with matching

CPD programme & funding

Birthday annual leave

Job summary

The ORS Group in Ireland is seeking a Fire Safety Engineer to design and deliver fire safety solutions across a broad range of building projects, from design through construction.

You will work with senior engineers, architects and clients to ensure compliant, practical outcomes while developing your technical expertise and taking greater project responsibility. This role offers a hybrid, remote-friendly working model and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Level 8 degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline.
• 2–5 years of consultancy fire safety experience.
• Knowledge of Irish fire safety legislation and Building Regulations.
• Ability to review drawings and develop fire safety solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire safety strategies and technical solutions for a range of building types.
• Prepare Fire Safety Certificate (FSC) applications and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and support Disability Access Certificate (DAC) applications.
• Review drawings and design information for compliance with fire safety requirements.
• Prepare fire safety reports and technical documentation.
• Attend site inspections and design team meetings.
• Liaise with architects, engineers, contractors and clients.
• Respond to technical queries during design and construction stages.
• Support projects from initial design through construction and completion.
• Manage assigned deliverables and deadlines.

Skills

Communication

Autonomy

MS Office

AutoCAD

Education

Level 8 degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

About the Role

As one of Ireland’s most progressive and people-focused building consultancies, ORS are strengthening our expert team with a Fire Safety Engineer.

The successful candidate will work on the design and delivery of fire safety engineering solutions across a broad range of building projects. You will contribute to projects from design through construction, working closely with senior fire engineers, architects, design teams, contractors and clients to deliver practical and compliant fire safety solutions.

The role is suited to a Fire Safety Engineer with relevant consultancy experience who is looking to further develop their technical expertise and take greater responsibility for project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop fire safety strategies and technical fire engineering solutions for a range of building types.
• Prepare Fire Safety Certificate (FSC) applications and supporting technical documentation.
• Prepare and support Disability Access Certificate (DAC) applications.
• Review architectural drawings and design information for compliance with fire safety requirements.
• Prepare fire safety reports, technical assessments and other project documentation.
• Attend site inspections, design team meetings and project coordination meetings.
• Liaise with architects, engineers, contractors, clients and relevant authorities. Ensuring a rapport and communication with all stakeholders is key.
• Respond to technical queries during the design and construction stages.
• Support projects from initial design through construction and completion.
• Manage assigned project deliverables, deadlines and technical documentation.
• Maintain accurate project records in accordance with company quality procedures and ISO standards.

Essential Requirements

• Level 8 degree in Fire Engineering or a relevant related discipline.
• Relevant professional experience in fire safety or fire engineering, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• 2 - 5 years+ experience within a consultancy environment
• Experience preparing or contributing to Fire Safety Certificate applications.
• Good understanding of Irish fire safety legislation, guidance and Building Regulations. Knowledge of Technical Guidance Document B (Fire Safety) and relevant Irish Standards.
• Ability to review drawings and develop appropriate fire safety solutions.
• Experience preparing technical reports and supporting documentation.
• Experience attending site inspections and project/design team meetings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Proficient in Auto CAD.
• Ability to reliably commute to sites and in-person meetings as required

Desirable Requirements

• Experience preparing or contributing to Disability Access Certificate applications.
• Experience working on projects through both design and construction stages.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary building consultancy teams.
• Chartered status or working towards it.

What We Can Offer You

Being part of ORS means more than just a job, it means joining a company that invests in you and your ambitions with transparency, structure and support.

We are delighted to offer a suite of benefits when you join ORS, which include:

• 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

About ORS

ORS is a world-class multidisciplinary building consultancy with more than 30 years of delivering technical excellence across the built environment. Our mission is simple but powerful: We endeavour to make the lives of our team, clients, partners and communities happier and better in the ways that really matter every single day.

Don’t just take our word for it! ORS has won numerous awards, recognising our Great Place to Work culture.

• Ranked 27th Best Small & Medium Workplace in Europe, Great Place to Work 2026
• Winner of Best Workplace for Remote & Distributed Teams, Workplace Excellence Awards 2026
• Winner of HR Team of the Year, Workplace Excellence Awards 2026
• Winner of Best Workplace for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Workplace Excellence Awards 2026
• Winner of Consultancy Firm of the Year, Irish Design & Build Awards 2026
• Winner of Engineering Consultancy of the Year, Engineering Excellence Awards 2025
• Winner of Graduate Programme of the Year, Engineering Excellence Awards 2025
• Winner of Best Company to Work For, Irish Design & Build Awards 2024 & 2025
• Top 3 Medium-Sized Company, Great Place to Work Awards 2025
• Best Workplace for Health & Wellbeing, Great Place to Work 2025
• Silver Accreditation, Investors in Diversity 2025
• Winner of Best People Development of the Year, Engineering Excellence Awards 2024
• Winner of Recruitment & Retention Strategy, Workplace Excellence Awards 2024
• Great Place to Work Certified consecutively since 2017
• Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited since 2017

ORS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. We foster a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects and supports their individual strengths and experiences.