Senior Fire Engineer in Belsize Park

Application Deadline: 31 July 2026

Department: Built Asset Consultancy

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Birmingham

Description:

Discipline: Built Asset Consultancy

Location: Birmingham (With Hybrid Working)

Why RLB?

We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives – we think they are priceless. Bring them to RLB and you'll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways. We'll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector. You'll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights.

What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee‐owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family‐friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing. Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.

Role Overview:

Due to our growing and diverse portfolio an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Fire Engineer for our Birmingham region. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well‐established multi‐disciplinary team of consultants who pride themselves on providing outstanding Fire Safety guidance and advice, to a range of clients within both the public and private sectors. We provide a wide range of consultancy Fire safety services to our clients including:

• Fire Engineering Services
• Fire Compartmentation Surveys
• Fire Quality Monitoring
• Fire Remediation Project/Programme Management
• Fire Risk Assessments
• Building Safety Management / Building Safety Act Management

The role will be an excellent opportunity for a self‐starter to provide fire engineering services from within our existing team.

Role Responsibilities:

Duties will include (but not limited to):

• Assist in the completion of PQQ/bid documents
• Provide quality assurance and compliance to the clients
• Visit sites to provide a broad range of fire consultancy services
• Provide Fire advice, guidance and training across the client base
• Liaise with Enforcing Authorities on behalf of clients when required
• Advising clients on matters of Fire Safety standards and best practice affecting their business
• Develop the Fire Consultancy Service and assist in providing reporting

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive approach to the role, and will be delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results. They will be passionate about fire safety and will strive to provide the utmost quality on every commission.

Qualifications:

• Level 5 minimum qualification achieved in Fire Discipline

Experience:

• Robust knowledge of UK fire safety legislation
• Strong technical delivery experience
• Membership of IFE / IFSM or equivalent
• Ability to successfully direct and manage complex projects in a proactive and diligent manner
• Track record in successful line management and development of team members
• Experience with developing new relationships and securing new business
• Client facing, ensuring high standards of technical delivery
• Able to build long‐term client relationship
• Experience of prioritising workloads and delivering deadlines
• A team player, outgoing, flexible and motivated

Behaviours:

Recognised as a client focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to their peers and seniors. Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn. Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.

RLB Employee Benefits:

Our culture is built around enabling you to fulfil your potential, so you can look forward to benefits that include:

• Hybrid Working – Working patterns to support your work‐life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.
• Well-Rewarded – A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
• Focus On Wellbeing – We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.
• Healthcare Packages – Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
• Personal Development – A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in‐house mentoring schemes.
• Additional Benefits – We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
• Exceptional Exposure – You'll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
• Social Responsibility – We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.

Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Promise:

We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our recruitment team at: recruitment@uk.rlb.com