Fire Safety Engineer - Remote-First Hybrid & CPD

ors, inc.; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid model

CPD funding

Pension scheme

Job summary

ORS is seeking a Fire Safety Engineer to join our Ireland-based team. You will design and deliver fire safety solutions across a broad range of building projects, contributing from design through construction while coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors and clients.

The role requires a Level 8 degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline and consultancy experience, with 2–5 years in the field.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Fire safety engineering

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Independent working

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

ORS is seeking a Fire Safety Engineer to join our Ireland-based team. You will design and deliver fire safety solutions across a broad range of building projects, contributing from design through construction while coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors and clients.

The role requires a Level 8 degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline and consultancy experience, with 2–5 years in the field.