Fire Engineer

Job Description – Fire Engineer

About the Role

Fire engineering is about more than meeting regulatory requirements; it is about helping projects achieve safe, practical and effective design solutions.

We are looking for a Fire Engineer to join our growing design team. The role can be based in London, Liverpool or Manchester and will offer the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors.

You will be involved in projects from the early design stages, working alongside architects, engineers, clients and other design professionals to develop effective fire strategies. Projects may include sports and leisure facilities, heritage buildings, museums, universities, residential developments and complex existing structures.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your technical knowledge and gain experience across a varied project portfolio. You will contribute to the preparation of practical fire strategies, ensuring that fire safety requirements are considered throughout the design process and that proposed solutions are suitable for the building and its intended use.

The Role and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary design team, supporting the delivery of fire engineering services across a range of projects.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the development and preparation of fire strategies for new-build and refurbishment projects.

• Undertaking fire engineering assessments, calculations and technical analysis.

• Assisting with the preparation of technical reports, fire strategy documents and design specifications.

• Working collaboratively with architects, structural engineers, building services engineers and other design professionals.

• Attending project and design meetings, contributing to technical discussions and providing fire engineering input.

• Reviewing building layouts and designs to identify fire safety considerations and potential design challenges.

• Supporting the development of practical and cost-effective fire engineering solutions.

• Developing an understanding of relevant fire safety legislation, standards and industry guidance.

• Assisting with the coordination and delivery of projects to agreed programmes and budgets.

• Building positive working relationships with clients, colleagues and other project stakeholders.

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will have a background in fire engineering or a related engineering or STEM discipline, with an interest in developing their career within a consultancy environment.

The following skills, experience and qualifications are desirable:

• A degree in Fire Engineering or a relevant engineering, science or STEM discipline.

• Some knowledge or experience of fire engineering principles and fire safety design.

• An understanding of UK fire safety legislation and guidance, including Approved Document B, BS 9991 and BS 9999.

• An interest in developing fire strategies and understanding how fire engineering principles are applied to building design.

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply engineering principles to practical situations.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear technical reports.

• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workloads and meet project deadlines.

• A proactive approach to learning, professional development and improving technical knowledge.

• An interest in working towards professional registration through the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or an equivalent professional body.

Previous consultancy experience would be beneficial but is not essential, provided the candidate demonstrates a strong interest in fire engineering and a willingness to develop within the role.

Professional Development

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their technical skills and gain experience working alongside experienced fire engineers and other design professionals.

Ongoing training, professional development and support towards relevant professional qualifications and registration will be encouraged.

Location

The position can be based in London, Liverpool or Manchester, with opportunities to work on a varied portfolio of projects across different sectors and locations