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Fire Safety Engineer

Where

Chester

Type

Permanent

Salary

Annual

Fire Safety Engineer Location: LondonSalary: £40,000 - £55,000 per annum + BenefitsHours: 37.5 per week (09 30, Monday to Friday)Hybrid Working: 3 days office / 2 days home Company Overview CBW are working with a leading consultancy that is seeking a Fire Safety Engineer to join its expanding Fire Engineering division. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer with a few years experience to develop their career, working on a diverse range of projects with structured mentoring and support from Senior Engineers. Role Purpose
  • Deliver high-quality fire engineering services across multiple sectors.
  • Support project delivery from early design stages through to completion.
  • Gain experience in a client-facing role while developing technical and project management skills.
Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with the development of fire safety strategies and associated mark-ups for buildings and infrastructure projects.
  • Carry out site visits during construction phases, providing advisory support.
  • Prepare reports, including external wall system assessments.
  • Undertake technical analysis such as CFD and evacuation modelling using software (e.g. FDS/PyroSim, Pathfinder).
  • Contribute to third-party reviews and design verification.
  • Apply knowledge of legislation and guidance including ADB, BS 9999, BS 9991, BS 7974.
  • Support senior staff in preparing fee proposals and maintaining client relationships.
  • Work collaboratively within the fire engineering team and contribute to continuous improvement.
  • Accurately record project time and assist with invoicing processes.
  • Take part in CPD activities to develop technical knowledge and industry awareness.
Requirements
  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Structural, Civil, or related discipline).
  • Postgraduate fire engineering qualification (Certificate, Diploma or Masters).
  • Working towards full membership of the IFE (Institution of Fire Engineers).
  • 2+ years experience in fire safety engineering (desirable).
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Self-motivated, organised and detail-focused.
  • Flexible and adaptable to meet changing client needs.
Desirable:
  • Experience using FDS/PyroSim, Pathfinder, or other modelling tools.
  • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Bluebeam.
Package
  • £40,000 - £55,000 per annum (subject to experience & qualifications)
  • Hybrid working (3 office / 2 home)
  • 37.5 hours per week (no weekends, no on-call)
  • Additional company benefits
Apply now to join a forward-thinking fire engineering consultancy, where youll work on exciting projects while receiving structured support to progress towards Senior Engineer level.

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