Senior Fire Engineer in London

Keegans Group is looking for a Senior Fire Engineer within the Compliance and Safety Team. The role reports to the Director of Compliance and Safety and collaborates with other members of the C&S Division. It is a full‑time/permanent position, preferably based in London but open to nationwide applicants.

Responsibilities

• Attending and supporting project meetings and workshops with internal and external stakeholders – assisting in providing fire safety guidance and recommendations.
• Reviewing design information, including drawings, stage reports and specifications, and 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.
• Cultivating, understanding, and maintaining a trusted internal network across the organisation.
• Generating fire safety strategy reports for projects for new and existing buildings.
• Undertaking reviews, and peer review of external walls to PAS 9980 guidance.
• Assisting in the updating and maintaining of internal best practice guidance and documentation.
• Assisting in generating proposals, as required, for design or research services.
• Preparing general technical guidance notes in relation to fire safety to support other members of the group in providing code compliant designs.
• Presenting at Group Knowledge Café’s or CPD sessions.
• Managing project records using the Deltek project management system, including management of agreed fees and forecasting of fee income for own projects.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant degree/master’s degree in construction or engineering such as surveying, fire safety engineering, etc.
• Professional membership with RICS, CABE or IFE/IFSM.
• Significant 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.
• CFD‑based modelling, quantitative probabilistic/reliability analysis.
• Experience with the use of FDS, or similar, to carry out data analysis, automation, and/or model development.
• 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 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.

About Keegans

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. Keegans is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees. Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues’ growth. 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. By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office‑based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities. 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.