Fire Engineer

Overview

In this Fire Engineer role, you drive fire safety design across regeneration, retrofit, facade remediation, and new-build projects in the UK. You work within multidisciplinary teams to develop compliant fire strategies and risk assessments, contributing to HRBs and retrofits under Building Regulations and industry standards. You will integrate fire safety into digital design, BIM models, and MMC-enabled projects, ensuring practical, safe solutions. This role offers the chance to shape fire safety outcomes across diverse developments within Equans’ mission to decarbonise and modernise built environments.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Life cover 2x salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Learning opportunities
• Employee discount schemes

Responsibilities

• Prepare fire strategies in line with UK Building Regulations and BS standards
• Develop retrospective fire strategies for existing buildings including HRBs
• Support external wall assessments and facade remediation designs
• Produce fire engineering calculations and technical assessments
• Conduct fire risk assessments and provide recommendations
• Assist with smoke control, means of escape, and passive fire protection assessments
• Review active fire protection systems (detection, suppression, smoke management)
• Contribute to BIM coordination and ensure fire safety information is in models
• Collaborate with architecture, structural and MEP teams for coordinated fire safety solutions
• Deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget; perform QA inspections and review contractor submissions
• Support Building Control consultations and regulatory engagement; prepare Building Safety Case documentation
• Participate in technical reviews, knowledge sharing, and CPD activities
• Mentor graduates and contribute to knowledge leadership initiatives

Key requirements

• Degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline
• Experience in fire engineering or fire safety consultancy
• Experience with existing buildings and HRBs, including retrospective strategies and façade remediation
• Understanding of UK Building Regulations and fire safety legislation
• Ability to manage workload across multiple projects
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

• Collaborative team player
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
• Problem solving and analytical thinking
• Fire engineering design and calculations
• Fire risk assessment and recommendations
• Knowledge of Building Regulations and BS standards

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