At a Glance
- Tasks: Design fire safety solutions and coordinate projects with a dynamic team.
- Company: Join a leading Health & Safety Consultancy with over 20 years of expertise.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in fire safety across diverse projects and industries.
- Qualifications: Degree in Fire Engineering or related field; working towards Chartered Engineer status.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
We are looking for a Fire Engineer to provide Design and Project Coordination support to a specialist design team. Join our growing Fire Safety division, part of our well-established Health & Safety Consultancy. You’ll work with a variety of clients across all RIBA stages, collaborating closely with our Fire Safety, PD/BR and PD/CDM specialists. Our people are driven by a passion for innovation, value, and design excellence on every project. With over 20 years in the safety management and advisory sector, we take pride in delivering exceptional service and quality. We focus on giving practical, proactive, and solutions‑oriented advice that helps clients meet regulatory requirements and follow best practice.
A Fire Engineer on our team will provide design and coordination support and fire engineering risk advice to clients and internal professionals across all RIBA work stages, from education and retail to commercial, industrial and social housing.
Key responsibilities include:
- Producing fire engineering designs and risk advice for building and engineering projects
- Supporting contractor compliance through site checking
- Preparing reports that meet UK fire safety regulations, including the Building Safety Act
We seek a candidate with a mixed project background, capable of peer reviewing and producing designs and fire strategy reports. Knowledge of CFD and CEM modelling, as well as a fire engineering degree or equivalent, is required; candidates should be working towards or willing to achieve Chartered Engineer status through the IFE.
What’s on offer:
- Competitive salary range of £60,000‑£80,000, dependent on experience
- Hybrid working – 90% remote
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Additional 3 days holiday for company shutdown between Christmas and New Year
- Contributory pension scheme
- Paid professional fees
Key Experience & Responsibilities:
- Preparing client fee proposals and quotations
- Providing detailed technical advice on fire safety for a range of building types, with a particular focus on high‑rise residential developments
- Participating in client and design team meetings
- Supporting compliance with Building Regulations (e.g. Approved Document B) and fire safety legislation
- Advising on duties under the Building Safety Act
- Understanding of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
- Reviewing technical documentation (plans, sections, elevations, design details, etc.)
- Knowledge of British Standards such as BS 9991 and BS 9999
- Exposure to or understanding of CFD modelling
- Prior experience in a fire consultancy or multidisciplinary environment
Qualifications & Professional Memberships:
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Fire Engineering or a related discipline (desirable)
- Membership or working towards membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or similar body
Fire Safety Design Engineer employer: People4U
As a leading consultancy firm in the UK, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to excel in their roles. With a focus on professional development, we offer numerous growth opportunities and a competitive benefits package, including hybrid working options and generous holiday allowances, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in fire safety engineering.
