Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

English

Hard Skills

BS 25999 Standard Fire Protection Application Level Gateways Building Inspections Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Regulatory Compliance Fire Protection Building Code Review Safety Audits Construction Site Safety Standards Organization Compliance Management Risk Prioritization Fire Protection Design Research Cross-Functional Collaboration Change Management

Other Skills

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Report Writing
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Support Colleagues
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Communication

Roles & Responsibilities

Degree in a relevant subject (e.g., construction or civil engineering) and Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IFE or equivalent fire safety qualification
Strong fire engineering background with experience in complex and high-risk buildings
Deep knowledge of Approved Document B, BS 9999, BS 7974, or equivalent; familiarity with Building Regulations 2010 and Building Act 1984
Skilled in site inspections, safety assessments, and compliance checks; ability to support colleagues with specialist knowledge

Requirements:

Provide expert advice to caseworkers and multidisciplinary teams on Gateway 2 applications, ensuring risk-based, proportionate decisions; write reports and assess designs; contribute to enforcement when needed
Develop internal standards, influence cultural change, and ensure regulatory compliance
Conduct site inspections, safety assessments, and compliance checks
Share specialist knowledge to support colleagues and project teams

Job description

Job Title: Fire Engineer (x3)
Location: Remote
Contract Length: 6 months
Rate: £450£500/day (Inside IR35)
Security Clearance: BPSS

Our client is hiring 3 experienced Fire Engineers to help shape and improve building safety in England. This role offers the chance to make a real impact by supporting high-risk and complex building cases.

You'll provide expert advice to caseworkers and multi-disciplinary teams on Gateway 2 applications, ensuring risk-based, proportionate decisions. This includes writing reports, assessing designs, and contributing to enforcement when needed. You'll help develop internal standards, influence cultural change, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Key Requirements:

Strong fire engineering background with experience in complex and high-risk buildings
Deep knowledge of Approved Document B, BS 9999, BS 7974, or equivalent
Familiarity with Building Regulations 2010 and Building Act 1984
Understanding of fire, structural, and construction safety systems
Skilled in site inspections, safety assessments, and compliance checks
Ability to support colleagues with specialist knowledge