Fire Engineer

A growing fire engineering consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Fire Engineer to join their Bristol team. The successful Fire Engineer will work across a varied portfolio of residential, commercial, healthcare and mixed-use developments throughout Bristol and the South West.

The Fire Engineer's Role

The Fire Engineer will provide technical fire engineering advice from concept design through to project completion, working closely with architects, developers and wider design teams.

Key responsibilities will include:

Producing and reviewing fire strategies

Providing fire engineering input throughout the design process

Reviewing architectural drawings and technical specifications

Advising on means of escape, compartmentation and fire resistance

Supporting projects through Building Regulations approval

Attending client and design team meetings

Preparing technical reports and fire safety documentation

Liaising with Building Control, contractors and other project stakeholders

Supporting junior members of the fire engineering team where required

The Fire Engineer

The successful Fire Engineer will ideally have:

A degree in Fire Engineering or a related discipline

Previous experience within a fire engineering consultancy

Strong knowledge of Approved Document B and relevant British Standards

Experience preparing fire strategies and technical reports

Good understanding of UK fire safety legislation and Building Regulations

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Membership of the IFE or progress towards professional registration would be advantageous

In Return?

The appointed Fire Engineer can expect:

£50,000-£65,000, depending on experience

Hybrid and flexible working

Pension and generous holiday allowance

Support towards chartership and professional development

Exposure to complex and varied projects

Ongoing technical training

Clear opportunities for progression

This is an excellent opportunity for a Fire Engineer looking to develop their career with an established consultancy while working on technically interesting projects across Bristol and the wider South West.

Ref: LB67859

Fire Engineer / Fire Engineering / Fire Strategy / Building Safety / Fire Safety Engineering / Fire Risk / Fire Modelling / Fire Compliance / Building Regulations / Fire Consultancy

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