Fire Safety Engineer

G-NIUS

London
Permanent
Hybrid
£45,000 - £55,000/year
Fire Engineering DesignUK Building Regulations (Approved Document B)Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Fire Safety Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing fire safety strategies for a diverse range of building projects, from initial design through to construction and final occupancy. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that our projects comply with all relevant fire safety legislation, codes, and standards, providing expert advice and innovative solutions to complex fire engineering challenges.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive fire safety strategies, including means of escape analysis, structural fire protection, and smoke control systems, for new and existing buildings.
  • Conduct fire risk assessments, audits, and site inspections, producing detailed reports and recommendations to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
  • Liaise with clients, architects, building control authorities, and fire services to ensure all fire safety aspects of a project are understood, approved, and correctly implemented.
  • Utilize fire and evacuation modeling software (e.g., FDS, CFAST, Pathfinder) to support and validate fire engineering designs and performance-based solutions.
  • Stay current with changes in fire safety legislation, industry best practices, and emerging technologies to provide state-of-the-art advice.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fire Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Proven experience in a fire engineering consultancy or a similar role.
  • In-depth knowledge of UK building regulations (specifically Approved Document B), British Standards (e.g., BS 9999, BS 9991), and other relevant fire safety codes.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with the Engineering Council, or working towards it.
  • Membership in a relevant professional body such as the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE).
  • Experience with fire modeling software (e.g., FDS, Pyrosim, Pathfinder).