Fire Engineer LLRAP Team in London

The Role

Post: Fire Engineer LLRAP Team
Salary: £46,941 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £46,941 - £56,071 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term until 01/09/2028
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 23 October 2026

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s fire and rescue service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city. Employing over 5000 people across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer 999 calls), fire safety and our non-operational team (our team who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, which includes Fleet, IT, HR, Finance, Procurement, Communications team and many more).

Are you a qualified Fire Engineer looking to play a key role in improving building safety and driving remediation in high-risk residential buildings?

We are seeking two Fire Engineers to provide specialist technical expertise within our Local London Remediation Accelerated Plan (LLRAP) team. You will review and interpret PAS 9980 assessments, FRAEWs, Fire strategies and other fire engineering evidence, helping to ensure that fire risks are properly assessed and addressed through proportionate, risk-based remediation strategies.

In this role, you will advise on risk prioritisation, challenge inadequate remediation proposals, support enforcement activity through the provision of technical evidence, and work closely with fire safety and protection teams to improve outcomes for residents. You may also contribute to technical guidance, provide professional advice on fire engineering matters, and support the development of best practice across the team.

Applicants should hold or be working towards a degree in Fire Engineering, have experience of applying fire engineering principles to the built environment, and possess a strong understanding of fire safety legislation, building construction and fire-engineered solutions. Registration, or active progression towards registration, with the UK Engineering Council is desirable.

This is an exciting opportunity to use your technical expertise to influence complex building safety decisions and help make residents safer. Apply now to be part of a team delivering meaningful change.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs-london-fire-gov-uk.jobsmarket.site/pages/en-gb/jobs to access the full advert.

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Eligibility

Applicants must:

· Hold a degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, Building Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline with significant fire engineering content; or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience in fire engineering.

· Have experience of applying fire engineering principles within the built environment, particularly in relation to complex or higher-risk residential buildings.

· Have a working knowledge of fire safety legislation, guidance, and standards relevant to the built environment, including an understanding of fire risk assessment methodologies and fire-engineered solutions.

· Be able to review and interpret technical fire safety documentation such as Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEWs), PAS 9980 assessments, fire strategies, compartmentation reports, and remediation proposals.

· Be able to communicate complex technical information clearly, both verbally and in writing, to technical and non-technical audiences.

· Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development and maintaining technical competence in fire engineering and building safety.

Desirable

The following are desirable but not essential:

· Membership of a relevant professional institution such as the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), or similar.

· Registration with the UK Engineering Council as Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng), or evidence of active progression towards registration.

· Experience of undertaking or reviewing PAS 9980 assessments, FRAEWs, fire strategies, or other fire engineering assessments associated with higher-risk residential buildings.

· Experience of providing technical advice in support of regulatory, enforcement, or remediation activity.

· Knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022, the Fire Safety Act 2021, and associated secondary legislation and guidance.

Additional Requirements

· The successful candidate will be required to satisfy the London Fire Commissioner's pre-employment screening requirements, including BPSS checks and a Standard DBS check.

· Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom.

· The role may require travel across London to attend inspections, meetings, evidence-gathering activities, and legal proceedings.

· The post holder may be required to attend court hearings, enforcement meetings, or stakeholder engagements as part of their duties.

· Occasional attendance outside normal working hours may be required to meet operational and business needs.

Please note LFB employees on probation are not eligible to apply.

Assessment Overview

Stage 1

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. Experience of undertaking projects and research including remediation proposals, analysing information and preparing concise summaries of research undertaken.
2. Well-developed interpersonal skills in order to develop and maintain effective relationships internally and externally ensuring high levels of customer care and to undertake presentations to a variety of audiences.
3. Knowledge of both prescriptive and performance-based fire safety techniques and ability to apply them to the built environment together with an understanding of current fire safety legislation and associated guidance and regulations.

Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place in late October. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Anyone who has contact with children, young people or adults at risk will be subject to an enhanced DBS check as part of our commitment to safeguarding.

Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Hybrid working is available, subject to business need.
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loan
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

Criminal records check

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.