Fire Engineer Manchester

An established and growing fire safety consultancy is looking for an experienced Fire Engineer to join their team, working across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Fire Engineer who wants exposure to a varied portfolio of residential, commercial and mixed-use projects, while developing their technical knowledge within a supportive consultancy environment.

The Fire Engineer's Role

The successful Fire Engineer will provide fire engineering advice throughout different stages of the design and construction process.

Typical responsibilities will include:

Producing and reviewing fire strategies

Undertaking site inspections and fire safety assessments

Providing advice on means of escape, compartmentation and fire resistance

Reviewing architectural and construction information

Working with Approved Document B, BS 9991, BS 9999 and relevant fire safety guidance

Advising clients, architects, contractors and design teams

Supporting projects in line with the Building Safety Act and current building regulations

Assisting with technical reports and design reviews

The Fire Engineer

The successful Fire Engineer will ideally have:

A degree in Fire Engineering or a closely related discipline

Previous fire engineering consultancy experience

Strong knowledge of UK fire safety and building regulations

Experience producing fire strategies

Membership of the IFE or progress towards professional registration

Strong written and client-facing communication skills

A full UK driving licence

Applications are welcomed from both developing and experienced Fire Engineer candidates, with salary dependent on technical experience and qualifications.

In Return?

The successful Fire Engineer can expect:

£50,000 - £60,000

Competitive pension

Professional membership fees

Support towards chartership

Flexible/hybrid working

Career progression

Ongoing CPD and technical training

Generous annual leave

Additional company benefitsIf you are a Fire Engineer based in Birmingham or the surrounding West Midlands and would like to discuss this opportunity, apply today for further information.

Ref: LB78690

If you are Fire Safety Professional considering your career opportunities, then contact Lauren Banks at Brandon James on (phone number removed)