Fire Engineer
Job Title: Fire Engineer
Location: Remote (UK-based)
Salary: £40,000+ (depending on experience)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role:
We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Fire Engineer to join our growing consultancy team on a remote basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled fire engineer to deliver innovative fire safety solutions while working from anywhere in the UK. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams across a range of sectors, ensuring compliance with relevant fire safety standards and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop detailed fire strategies, risk assessments, and technical reports for a variety of construction projects.
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Collaborate with project stakeholders including architects, contractors, and fellow engineers within a multidisciplinary consultancy setting.
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Provide expert fire engineer input throughout the design and construction phases of each project.
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Engage with local authorities, building control, and fire services as needed to ensure smooth approval processes.
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Stay up-to-date with changes in legislation, best practices, and fire engineering techniques.
Requirements:
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Degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety, or a related engineering discipline.
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Minimum 2–3 years’ experience as a fire engineer, ideally within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment.
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Strong understanding of UK regulations such as Approved Document B, BS 9999, and BS 7974.
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Excellent communication and technical report-writing skills.
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Self-motivated and confident working independently in a remote setting.
Desirable Qualifications:
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Working toward or holding Chartership (e.g., MIFireE, CEng).
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Experience using fire modeling and evacuation simulation software (e.g., FDS, Pathfinder).
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Exposure to sectors such as commercial, residential, infrastructure, or healthcare.
What We Offer:
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Competitive starting salary from £40,000, based on experience.
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Fully remote working arrangement with support from a collaborative, experienced team.
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The opportunity to grow your career as a fire engineer on high-profile UK and international projects.
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Continued professional development, training support, and career progression opportunities