At a Glance
- Tasks: Produce fire strategies and conduct risk assessments for diverse building types.
- Company: Join Karntek, a leader in fire safety and building compliance across the UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, company car, 25 days leave, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with support for continuous professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on building safety while working on varied and meaningful projects.
- Qualifications: Degree in Fire Engineering or related field; knowledge of UK fire safety legislation required.
The predicted salary is between 46000 - 52000 £ per year.
Join a growing team delivering specialist fire safety and building compliance services across the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on meaningful, varied work across a wide range of projects, helping to support safer buildings and assist clients in navigating complex fire safety and compliance challenges with confidence and clarity.
About Karntek: At Karntek, we're a dedicated team of Fire and Building Safety specialists with specific expertise in high-risk buildings. We work with clients across a wide range of sectors, delivering practical, compliant fire safety solutions while helping them navigate an ever-changing regulatory landscape. Our mission is to be leaders in fire safety auditing, known for our integrity, quality and accuracy, and the partner of choice in fire safety compliance.
The Role:
- Producing and reviewing fire strategies for a wide range of building types and occupancies.
- Conducting and documenting comprehensive fire risk assessments in accordance with relevant legislation and guidance under the BAFE SP205 scheme.
- Supporting the development and review of Building Safety Cases and associated documentation.
- Liaising with fire risk assessors to resolve validation issues and provide technical guidance relating to the BAFE SP205 scheme.
- Providing expert fire engineering and fire safety advice to clients, project teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
- Keeping up to date with UK fire safety legislation, British Standards, Approved Documents, and industry best practice.
- Working collaboratively with architects, design teams, contractors, and building managers to develop practical, compliant, and cost-effective fire safety solutions.
- Participating in internal training, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to support continuous improvement across the business.
Requirements:
- A Fire Engineering degree or a relevant qualification in Fire Engineering or a related discipline.
- Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation, Approved Document B, British Standards, and associated guidance.
- Experience producing fire strategies and undertaking fire engineering assessments.
- Experience carrying out fire risk assessments under the BAFE SP205 scheme is desirable.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- A willingness to travel to client sites across the UK, including occasional overnight stays where required.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- Company car or van.
- Discretionary bonus scheme.
- Pension scheme.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Career development and progression opportunities within a growing and ambitious company.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing and support.
- Employee recognition scheme, including Employee of the Month awards.
- Discounted shopping portal with retail savings.
- A supportive and collaborative team culture.
Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're looking to further your career with a forward-thinking company where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and you'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, we'd love to hear from you. Join our growing team at Karntek and help shape safer buildings for the future.
Fire Engineer employer: Karntek Ltd
Karntek Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Stafford where collaboration and professional growth are at the forefront. Employees benefit from a supportive culture that prioritises long-term client relationships and provides ample opportunities for career advancement within the fire safety sector. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and fosters meaningful connections in a rapidly expanding market.
