At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and implement fire safety strategies for exciting regeneration projects.
- Company: Miller Knight, a leading contractor in fire safety and construction.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Full-time, on-site role in Nottinghamshire with great career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in fire safety while working on innovative projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in fire engineering and knowledge of UK fire safety standards.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Company Description
Miller Knight is a multi-discipline Principal Contractor delivering fast-paced, complex, and sensitive regeneration and refurbishment projects.
The company has specialist divisions focused on remedial passive and structural fire protection, supporting robust fire safety and compliance across domestic construction.
Miller Knight offers an integrated service, combining refurbishment and construction capabilities with leading fire compliance expertise in the UK.
By prioritizing long-term client relationships, the team works to build confidence and trust through a clear understanding of project needs.
The company's philosophy is to directly employ operatives to ensure consistent quality, sustainable delivery, and cost-effective solutions.
Role Description
The Fire Engineer will play a key role in designing, assessing, and implementing fire safety strategies across regeneration, refurbishment, and remedial fire protection projects.
Day-to-day responsibilities include performing fire risk assessments, developing fire engineering solutions for passive and structural fire protection, reviewing drawings and specifications, and ensuring compliance with relevant fire safety standards and building regulations.
The Fire Engineer will collaborate closely with project managers, site teams, and clients to provide technical guidance, support inspections, and prepare clear documentation and reports.
The role also involves monitoring installation quality, identifying potential fire safety issues, and contributing to continuous improvement in fire compliance practices.
This is a full-time, on-site role based in Nottinghamshire.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in fire engineering, fire safety design, or fire risk assessment within construction or refurbishment environments.
- Working knowledge of UK building regulations, fire safety standards, and relevant codes of practice (such as BS and EN standards).
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and reports, and translate them into practical fire protection solutions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills for evaluating fire risks and proposing mitigation measures.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with multidisciplinary teams, operatives, and clients on-site.
- Relevant technical qualification in Fire Engineering, Building Services, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline; professional registration or membership with a recognized fire engineering or safety body is an advantage.
- Proficiency in using standard office and engineering software, with attention to detail in documentation and reporting.
- Commitment to health and safety, quality standards, and continuous professional development in fire engineering and compliance.
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Fire Engineer employer: Miller Knight
Miller Knight is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where Fire Engineers can thrive in their careers while contributing to meaningful regeneration and refurbishment projects. With a strong focus on employee development, the company provides opportunities for continuous professional growth and fosters a collaborative culture that values innovation and quality. Located in Nottinghamshire, employees benefit from a supportive team atmosphere and the chance to work on complex projects that make a real impact in the community.
