Job Description

Fire Engineer

Job Purpose:

To deliver high-quality Fire Strategies and Fire Statements for a range of building projects across all RIBA stages, including support with Gateway 2 compliance under the Building Safety Act. This role also includes producing retrospective fire strategies for existing or altered buildings, ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting fire safety throughout a building's lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop clear, code-compliant

Fire Strategies

for new builds, refurbishments, and mixed-use developments. Produce

Fire Statements

to support planning applications in accordance with local planning authority and London Plan requirements. Provide expert fire safety input across all

RIBA Stages (1-6)

, from concept to construction and handover. Deliver

retrospective Fire Strategies

for existing buildings, including conversions, material alterations, and remediation projects. Support clients and project teams with

Gateway 2

submissions, including development of fire safety information and coordination with Principal Designers and Dutyholders. Liaise with design teams, clients, Building Control, and Fire Authorities to integrate fire safety into design and delivery. Interpret architectural and MEP drawings to ensure fire safety compliance and highlight areas requiring design development. Assist with fire safety engineering approaches including compartmentation, means of escape, evacuation modelling, and performance-based solutions. Review fire protection systems, passive fire measures, and interface coordination on live projects. Contribute to peer reviews, QA processes, and technical documentation management.

Person Specification:Qualifications:

Degree in Fire Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related discipline. Progressing toward or already holding Incorporated or Chartered status (IEng or CEng) with IFE or equivalent. Additional training in fire strategy development, building regulations, or Gateway submissions (desirable).

Experience:

3-5 years

of experience in a fire engineering or fire safety consultancy role. Demonstrable experience in producing fire strategy reports and fire statements. Knowledge of fire safety legislation including ADB, BS 9991/9999, PAS 9980, and Building Safety Act 2022. Experience working on a range of building types including residential, commercial, and mixed-use. Familiarity with Gateway 2 submissions and regulatory documentation requirements.

Skills and Competencies:

Strong technical understanding of fire safety design principles. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical reports and client engagement. Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings. Confident working independently or as part of a design team. Organised, with good time management and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently. Familiarity with software such as AutoCAD, Revit, FDS, or other fire modelling tools is advantageous.

Additional Information:

Full UK driving licence preferred for site visits. Willingness to attend client meetings, design workshops, and construction sites. Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with fire safety regulations.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 70,000.00-80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company car Flexitime Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Experience:

Fire Engineering: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

fire engineering degree (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lincoln LN6 3LQ

Expected start date: 19/05/2025