General Overview:
The Fire Engineer is responsible for supporting the delivery of fire engineering and fire safety services across regeneration, retrofit, facade remediation, commercial, industrial and new-build developments, including work on existing Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs).
Working under the direction of the Lead Fire Engineer, the role contributes to the development of new-build and retrospective fire strategies, performance-based fire engineering assessments, fire risk management and regulatory compliance throughout all stages of the project lifecycle.
The Fire Engineer works collaboratively within multidisciplinary design teams to develop practical, innovative and compliant fire safety solutions while maintaining the highest technical and professional standards.
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Key Accountabilities:
Fire Engineering and Design- Prepare fire strategies in accordance with UK Building Regulations, ADB, BS 9999, BS 9991, BS 7974 and associated guidance.- Prepare retrospective fire strategies for existing buildings, including HRBs, using available records, site inspection evidence and relevant current guidance.- Support external wall fire assessments and facade remediation projects, including review of facade build-ups, cavity barriers, fire stopping, insulation, membranes, cladding systems and interfaces.- Produce fire engineering calculations and technical assessments to support design solutions.- Undertake fire risk assessments and provide recommendations for existing and new buildings.- Assist with smoke control, means of escape, structural fire engineering and passive fire protection assessments.- Review active fire protection systems including fire detection, suppression and smoke management systems.- Support the integration of fire safety into modern methods of construction (MMC), sustainable developments and digital design environments.- Contribute to BIM coordination and ensure fire safety information is accurately incorporated into project models and documentation.- Collaborate with architectural, structural and MEP disciplines to deliver coordinated fire safety solutions.Project Delivery and Risk Management- Deliver allocated fire engineering projects safely, efficiently and within agreed programme and budget.- Prepare technical reports, specifications and supporting documentation to company quality standards.- Carry out site and quality assurance (QA) inspections to verify fire safety measures, including facade remediation works, cavity barriers, fire stopping and other passive fire protection, against approved designs and manufacturer’s or system requirements.- Review contractor submissions, drawings and product information relating to fire safety systems.- Support construction-stage fire assurance activities and identify deviations from approved fire strategies.- Support post-occupancy reviews and continuous improvement initiatives where required.Compliance and Regulatory Engagement- Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, Building Regulations and relevant British Standards.- Assist with Building Control consultations and engagement with Fire and Rescue Services.- Support HRB projects under the Building Safety Act and Building Safety Regulator regime, including the preparation and review of Building Safety Case documentation and Golden Thread information.- Maintain awareness of changes to legislation, Approved Documents and industry best practice.- Participate in internal technical reviews and quality assurance processes.Innovation, Knowledge Leadership and Work Winning- Contribute to the development of technical guidance notes, standard details and engineering templates.- Support innovation in digital engineering, fire modelling and sustainable fire safety design.- Share knowledge and lessons learned across the wider engineering team.- Maintain awareness of emerging fire engineering technologies, standards and research.Professional Development- Maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in accordance with professional body requirements.- Work towards Chartered Engineer (CEng), Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or equivalent professional registration where appropriate.- Participate in technical training and knowledge-sharing sessions.- Support and mentor graduate engineers and placement students where appropriate.
Outcome, Results and Key Performance Indicators:- Delivery of fire engineering projects within agreed programme and budget.- High-quality technical reports requiring minimal review amendments.- Compliance with statutory requirements and company quality procedures.- Successful completion of project deliverables and regulatory submissions.- Positive client and project team feedback.- Achievement of annual CPD objectives.- Contribution to continuous improvement initiatives and technical development.
Dimensions of the Role: - Supports projects throughout the full project lifecycle including design, construction, commissioning and post-occupancy.- Works nationally across a broad range of sectors, including residential, commercial, healthcare, education and infrastructure, with involvement in existing buildings, HRBs and retrofit or remediation projects.- Operates within multidisciplinary project teams under the direction of the Lead Fire Engineer.- Undertakes site visits and inspections across the UK where required.
Key Relationships:- Internal: Design & Engineering, Project Delivery, Compliance, Business Development. - External: Clients, local authorities, regulatory bodies, contractors, and supply chain partners.
Knowledge and Skills:- Good understanding of UK fire safety legislation, Building Regulations and associated guidance.- Working knowledge of ADB, BS 9991, BS 9999, BS 7974 and other relevant fire safety standards.- Good understanding of passive and active fire protection systems, with particular knowledge of external wall and facade systems, cavity barriers, fire stopping, insulation, membranes, cladding and associated interfaces.- Understanding of the Building Safety Act requirements applicable to HRBs and the fire safety considerations associated with existing high-rise residential buildings.- Ability to prepare clear, concise and technically robust reports.- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.- Competence in Microsoft Office and digital collaboration platforms.- Experience using BIM software and fire engineering modelling software would be advantageous.
Experience and Qualifications:- Degree in Fire Engineering or a related engineering discipline.- Experience working within fire engineering or fire safety consultancy.- Experience working on existing buildings and HRBs, including retrospective fire strategies, facade remediation and construction-stage QA inspections.- Understanding of UK Building Regulations and fire safety legislation.- Ability to manage workload across multiple projects.- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel where required.
Equans Competencies: - Technical Excellence: Applies sound engineering principles to develop practical, compliant and innovative fire safety solutions.- Collaboration: Works effectively within multidisciplinary teams, sharing knowledge and contributing positively to project outcomes.- Client Focus: Builds trusted relationships with clients through responsive, professional and technically robust advice.- Continuous Improvement: Maintains technical competence through CPD and contributes to improving company standards, guidance and processes.- Quality and Compliance: Produces accurate work that meets statutory requirements, company procedures and quality standards.- Accountability: Takes ownership of allocated work, manages priorities effectively and delivers projects safely, professionally and on time.