Fire Engineer
Fire Engineer – Rail Projects (UK Consultancy)
Location: Anywhere in the UK (multiple office locations + remote working available)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
About the Role
A leading UK consultancy with offices throughout the country is seeking an experienced Fire Engineer to support a major rail infrastructure project. This role is fully flexible, allowing you to work remotely or from any of the consultancy’s UK office locations, with occasional site visits as required.
The ideal candidate will bring strong technical fire engineering expertise, must have hands-on rail project experience, and possess a solid understanding of BS 9992, which is essential for this role.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and support fire engineering activities across complex rail infrastructure projects.
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Develop fire strategies, fire risk assessments, and safety documentation in line with BS 9992 and all relevant UK regulations.
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Review engineering design proposals, identify fire safety risks, and provide compliance guidance.
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Contribute to multidisciplinary project meetings, design reviews, and audits (virtual or in-person where required).
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Provide technical fire safety input throughout project lifecycle — design, construction, and operational stages.
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Produce structured, high-quality technical reports and maintain accurate project records.
Requirements
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Essential: Proven experience working on rail projects in a fire engineering capacity.
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Essential: Strong working knowledge and practical application of BS 9992.
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Background in engineering, construction, or civil engineering (highly preferred).
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Degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
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Excellent technical report-writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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Professional registration or progression toward chartership (IFE, IFSM, Engineering Council) is advantageous.
What’s on Offer
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Flexible working – remote or from any UK office.
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Opportunity to work on major, high-profile rail programmes.
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Competitive salary and strong progression routes.
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Supportive consultancy environment with excellent technical leadership.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV to be considered. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the role in further detail