Fire Investigation Risk Evaluation Consultancy Ltd
Associate Fire Engineer
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Associate Fire Engineer
We are looking for an Associate Fire Engineer who will be a key contributor to business growth, technical delivery, and team development. You will manage and mentor engineers, support their progression, and help maintain high standards across project work.
You will be expected to produce your own fire safety strategies, fire risk assessments, bespoke fire engineering (first principles), performance-based designs supported by fire and evacuation modelling and evacuation modelling, risk analysis, and cost benefit analysis as appropriate. This will include site visit attendance and a level of commitment to training programmes no different from other staff except working at a more technical level.
This role is suitable for a Chartered Engineer with a BSc, MSc, or PhD in an engineering or science subject and at least 10 years’ relevant experience. You will provide technical leadership, manage and develop teams, support business growth, and take an active role in fee proposals, work conversion, client retention, and recruitment of new talent.
This is an exciting opportunity to provide technical leadership, apply fire engineering expertise to complex built environment projects, and support the continued growth of the business.
Responsibilities
We’re looking for an experienced fire engineering professional who can lead complex technical work, support the development of colleagues, and contribute to business growth. You’ll be responsible for:
- Producing fire safety engineering reports
- Supporting development of colleagues and junior staff
- Reviewing design information such as drawings and documents
- Ensuring work is compliant with client expectations and contractual obligations
- Resolving fire engineering concerns by applying accepted principles, codes, and standards
- Developing business streams by leading fee proposals, supporting work conversion, maintaining client relationships, and contributing to talent acquisition
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Knowledge and Skills
You will be a Chartered Engineer and hold a BSc, MSc, or PhD in a suitable engineering or science-related subject, with at least 10 years’ relevant experience in fire engineering or a closely related technical field.
Chartered Engineer status is essential. Registration with a relevant institution, such as the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), is expected.
You should also be able to demonstrate active engagement with the wider fire safety profession, such as involvement in professional bodies, technical groups, or special interest groups.
You should also be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge and practical experience across all the following areas:
- Developing holistic fire safety strategies and performance-based designs, supported by fire and evacuation modelling, risk analysis, and cost benefit analysis as appropriate
- Implementing the principle of fire science to the built environment
- Providing fire safety advice within regulated industries such as nuclear power generation
- Management of fire safety on construction sites
- Interface with Fire and Rescue Services (private and public)
- Communicating and presenting design solutions to a wide audience consisting of both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Appropriate UK legislation, regulations, national, and international standards
- Requirements of insurers and appropriate life/asset protection
- Fire water network and Fire water pumping systems including fire water pumps, storage tanks, etc.
- Water Spray Systems for all applications including, spheres, above ground vessels, transformers, storage tanks, flammable and combustible pumps, etc.
- Relevant analysis, design, and specification software/techniques in addition to Hydraulic Calculations for all water-based fire protection systems including sprinkler systems, water spray systems, fire pump sizing, fire water network analysis, foam systems
- Managing and motivating teams of technical specialists to deliver project commitments to programme and cost
- Applying an analytical, methodical approach to engineering problems
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We’re looking for committed, motivated team players who reflect our company values of respect, trust, care, and betterment. You’ll need to be;
- Punctual, organized, and able to manage time, priorities, and deadlines effectively
- Able to work independently, lead others, and collaborate across project teams
- Self-motivated, proactive, and committed to maintaining high professional standards
- Confident using relevant software, including Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, CAD, and Smoke modelling software
- Reliable, trustworthy, and accountable in approach
- Able to communicate clearly with clients, colleagues, and technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Able to produce, review, and approve clear, accurate, and well-structured reports
- Able to manage project budgets and support commercial delivery
- Able to manage, mentor, and develop team members
- Willing to travel for site visits, client meetings, and project work, with a full UK driving licence
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive benefits package to support your wellbeing, development, and contribution to the business.
- Company bonus scheme
- 25 days’ annual leave (one day extra each year up to three years)
- Contributory pension scheme (6% employer contribution)
- Reward and recognition scheme
- Peninsula Employee Assistance Programme
- Peninsula employee discount scheme
- Reimbursement of relevant professional membership fees
- Work-related education allowance
- Social events
- Volunteering day
Salary
Competitive salary, dependent on experience and suitability for the role.
Location
This is primarily an office-based role, with travel required for client meetings, site visits, and business development activity.
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