Intermediate/Senior Fire Engineer (Remote)
Intermediate/Senior Fire Engineer (Remote)
Location: Fully remote
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
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The Opportunity
leading engineering consultancy dedicated to delivering innovative and compliant design solutions across various sectors. We are looking for a talented and motivated Intermediate Fire Engineer to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects while advancing your career in fire engineering.
The Role
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare Fire Strategy Reports for new and existing developments.
- Develop fire and life safety strategies across multiple sectors.
- Carry out fire engineering assessments and compliance reviews.
- Undertake smoke control and evacuation assessments.
- Review architectural and MEP drawings to ensure fire safety compliance.
- Design and assess active fire protection systems including:
- Sprinkler Systems
- Water Mist Systems
- Fire Pumps
- Hydrants
- Fire Mains
- Gaseous Suppression Systems
- Review hydraulic calculations and fire suppression designs.
- Coordinate fire alarm systems, smoke control and BMS cause-and-effect requirements.
- Support DSEAR and ATEX risk assessments where required.
- Produce technical reports, specifications and design documentation.
- Provide technical assurance and quality reviews.
- Attend client meetings and multidisciplinary design workshops.
- Liaise with Building Control, approving authorities and key stakeholders.
- Support site inspections, commissioning and witnessing activities.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to business growth.
Project Sectors
- Mission Critical Data Centres
- Aviation & Airports
- Energy Infrastructure
- National Grid Projects
- Utilities
- Industrial & Manufacturing
- Commercial
- Healthcare
- Residential
- Mixed-Use Developments
Software
- Revit
- AutoSprink,
- PyroSim, FDS, or CFAST (preferred but not essential as training can be provided).
- AutoCAD
What's on Offer
- Competitive Salary
- Fully remote working
- Annual Bonus
- Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare
- Professional Memberships Paid
- Chartership Support
- Structured Career Development
- Exposure to Major UK & International Projects
- Flexible Working Environment
We are looking for a talented and motivated Intermediate Fire Engineer to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects while advancing your career in fire engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop fire engineering strategies in line with BS 9999, BS9991, BS 7974, Approved Document B, and other relevant Fire Protection Standards.
- Design and assess active fire protection systems, including sprinkler systems, water mist systems, and gaseous suppression systems.
- Conduct fire risk assessments and provide technical fire safety advice to clients.
- Assist in CFD modelling and fire simulations where required.
- Conduct Fire systems design in BIM software (i.e. Revit) for integration with other disciplines.
- Liaise with clients, architects, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with UK fire safety regulations.
- Prepare technical reports, fire safety statements, and evacuation strategies.
- Support senior engineers in project delivery and mentor junior team members.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 2-5 years of experience in fire engineering consultancy or a related role.
- Strong knowledge of BS 9999, BS 7974, Approved Document B, and other relevant fire standards.
- Knowledge of fire suppression systems, including sprinklers, water mist, and gaseous systems.
- Familiarity with computational tools such as Revit, AutoSprink, PyroSim, FDS, or CFAST (preferred but not essential as training can be provided).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
What We Offer
- Support with Chartership (i.e. IFE)
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.
- Company pension scheme.
- Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development (i.e. Chartership with IFE, training, company progression, etc)
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Regular social events and team-building activities.
- Christmas Bonuses at company’s discretion.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Fire Safety Engineer to join a leading consultancy delivering technically challenging projects across mission critical, aviation, infrastructure and energy sectors while playing a key role in shaping innovative fire engineering solutions. xwzovoh
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.