Fire Consultant

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
£45000 - £55000/annum

A respected fire safety consultancy is seeking an experienced Fire Consultant to strengthen their growing team in Newcastle. The successful Fire Consultant will work across a diverse range of developments throughout the North East, supporting clients with practical and technically sound fire safety advice.

The Fire Consultant's Role

The appointed Fire Consultant will be involved in projects from early design through to completion, working closely with developers, architects and wider design teams.

Responsibilities will include:

Preparing fire strategies for new-build and existing buildings

Reviewing drawings, specifications and design information

Providing advice on Approved Document B and relevant British Standards

Carrying out fire safety inspections and assessments

Producing detailed technical reports

Liaising with clients, contractors and design teams

Supporting Building Regulations submissions

Assisting with fire safety matters relating to higher-risk and complex buildings

The Fire Consultant

The successful Fire Consultant will ideally hold:

A degree or relevant qualification in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety or a related subject

Previous experience within a fire consultancy or similar technical environment

Strong knowledge of UK fire safety guidance and legislation

Experience producing fire strategies or fire safety reports

Good communication and client-facing skills

Membership of the IFE or another relevant professional body would be beneficial

A full UK driving licence would be advantageous

In Return?

The Fire Consultant will receive:

£45,000-£55,000, depending on experience

Hybrid working opportunities

Pension and generous holiday allowance

Support towards professional development and chartership

Exposure to varied and technically interesting projects

Clear opportunities for career progression

This is an excellent opportunity for a Fire Consultant looking to develop their career with an established consultancy while working across Newcastle and the wider North East.

Ref: LB67684

Fire Consultant/ Fire Risk Assessment/ Fire Strategy / Fire Safety Engineering / Building Safety / Fire Compliance / Fire Modelling / Fire Consultancy / Building Regulations / Fire Risk/ Senior Fire/ Senior

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