Fire Engineer in London

The Keegans Group are looking for a Fire Engineer within the Compliance and Safety Team. They provide fire safety support and advice and assist in the delivery of appropriate fire safety advice. This role reports to the Director of Compliance and Safety and you will be expected to collaborate with other members of the C&S Division. This is a full time/permanent position with a preference for someone in London but will consider applications nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Attending and supporting senior engineers at project meetings and workshops with internal and external stakeholders – assisting in providing fire safety guidance and providing recommendations.
• Reviewing design information, including drawings, stage reports and specifications providing fire safety related comments and advice.
• Preparing and issuing technical reports and guidance notes related to fire safety issues which may impact on our projects or the services we provide our clients.
• Carrying out and assisting with research into the fire safety implications of new technologies, materials, approaches, and changing regulations. Providing support and guidance in relation to the completed research.
• Carrying out and assisting qualitative and/or quantitative fire risk assessments and presenting to stakeholders, to enable informed decision‑making.
• Generating fire safety strategy reports for projects for new and existing buildings.
• Undertaking Reviews, and peer reviews of External Walls to PAS 9980 guidance. Including attendance on site to witness opening up works.
• Assisting in the updating and maintaining of the best internal practice guidance and documentation.
• Assisting in the generating of proposals, as required, for design or research services.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant Degree/Master’s Degree in construction or engineering such as Surveying, Fire Safety Engineering etc.
• Professional Membership with the RICS, CABE or IFE/IFSMA good number of years experience in fire engineering, or related discipline role. With desirable experience in fire engineering or façade fire engineering.
• Experience with BIM, AutoCAD or similar to carry out design and design reviews.
• Worked with and experience of regulatory and guidance frameworks including Building Regulations, The Fire Safety Act, Building Safety Act, BS 9991 and 9999 etc.
• Managing your own workload, tasks, and time to meet agreed deadlines.
• Desire to work towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer registration of the Engineering Council with the IFE.

Keegans is an award‑winning consultancy specialising in procuring, designing, managing and maintaining all aspects of the built environment, with a focus on sustainability. As an RICS registered consultancy, we deliver project management, cost consultancy, building surveying, retrofit, fire safety and principal designer services to all areas of the construction and property industry.

We support our clients in creating buildings that are environmentally responsible, cost‑effective and comfortable for occupants. By integrating sustainable design principles into our delivery process, we help reduce energy and water consumption, minimise waste and pollution and promote a healthier living and working environment.

We believe in providing exceptional service to our clients and pursue a flexible and innovative approach to the challenges we encounter on their behalf. We are committed to a sustainable, ethical business practice, from interacting with clients, championing our people and respecting and mitigating the environmental impact of our projects.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all.