Fire Engineer
Harlow | Hybrid Working Available
£60,000 - £70,000 DOE
£6,000 Car Allowance
40 Hours Per Week
Shape the Future of Fire Engineering
We're looking for a Fire Engineer to join a growing and highly respected fire engineering team based in Harlow. Working closely with the Head of Fire Engineering, you'll play a key role in delivering fire strategies, technical reviews, engineering assessments, and Building Safety Regulator support across a diverse portfolio of projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to develop their technical expertise, work on complex schemes including higher-risk buildings, and progress their career within a collaborative and forward-thinking consultancy environment.
The Role
You will be responsible for:
- Producing fire strategies for new and existing developments.
- Undertaking technical fire safety reviews and engineering assessments.
- Developing retrospective fire strategy reports.
- Supporting Building Regulations compliance and Building Safety Regulator submissions.
- Reviewing architectural, structural and MEP drawings.
- Liaising directly with clients, design teams and key stakeholders.
- Contributing to projects across multiple sectors and RIBA stages.
About You
You'll ideally have:
- A degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience producing fire strategies and technical fire safety reports.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Approved Document B
- BS 9991
- BS 9999
- BS 7974
- Understanding of the Building Safety Act and UK Building Regulations.
- Excellent report writing and client-facing communication skills.
- Ability to review and interpret design information and construction drawings.
Desirable Experience
- Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE).
- Working towards or holding IEng or CEng status.
- Experience with Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs).
- Building Safety Regulator submission experience.
- Knowledge of passive fire protection, smoke control, façade fire safety or structural fire engineering.
- Experience across RIBA Stages 0-7.
- Familiarity with BIM, Bluebeam or fire modelling software.
What's on Offer?
- £60,000-£70,000 salary package
- £6,000 car allowance
- Exposure to high-profile and technically challenging projects
- Career progression within an expanding fire engineering team
- Support toward professional registration and continuous development
- Hybrid working and flexible approach
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