Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 60,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
About the Role
We are seeking an Intermediate Fire Engineer to support the delivery of fire engineering and building safety consultancy services across a broad range of residential, commercial, healthcare, education projects. The successful candidate will work closely with clients, design teams and regulatory stakeholders to develop practical, compliant, and risk-based fire safety solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare Fire Strategy Reports for new-build and refurbishment projects.
* Review designs against Approved Document B and relevant British Standards.
* Undertake compartmentation surveys and passive fire protection assessments.
* Review fire stopping, cavity barriers and fire-resistant construction details.
* Conduct site inspections and construction-stage compliance reviews.
* Assess means of escape, firefighting access and fire service facilities.
* Support Building Safety Act and Gateway compliance requirements.
* Prepare technical reports, fire statements and regulatory submissions.
* Liaise with architects, contractors, developers and approval authorities.
* Review architectural drawings and specifications for fire safety compliance.
* Provide advice on remediation and risk mitigation strategies.
* Assist with fire risk appraisals and existing building assessments.
* Participate in project meetings and multidisciplinary design reviews.
* Support senior engineers on complex fire engineering projects.
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Requirements
* Degree in Fire Engineering, Building Surveying, Engineering or a related discipline.
* 2-5 years' experience within a Fire Engineering Consultancy or Building Safety environment.
* Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations and fire safety legislation.
* Knowledge of passive fire protection and compartmentation principles.
* Experience producing technical reports and client-facing documentation.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
* Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or working towards chartership.
* MSc in Fire Engineering or related discipline.
* Experience of high-rise residential and complex buildings.
* Knowledge of smoke control systems and evacuation strategies.
* Experience supporting Building Safety Act and Gateway submissions.
This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop towards Senior Fire Engineer level while gaining exposure to complex fire strategy, passive fire protection and building safety projects across a diverse portfolio of developments