Lead Fire Engineer vacancy in Birmingham (036jc)
Lead Fire Engineer (036jc) – Birmingham – circa £90 – 100k + Benefits
My client is seeking to recruit a Lead fire Engineer to join their team in Birmingham or London on a permanent basis.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate/ develop fire strategies compliant with UK Building Regulations, BS 9999, BS 7974.
- Lead fire risk assessments, smoke and egress modelling, and structural fire resistance analysis.
- Provide guidance on passive and active fire protection systems.
- Integrate fire safety into MMC and low-carbon design solutions.
- Ensure BIM integration for fire safety elements and accurate digital records.
- Collaborate with architectural, structural, and MEP teams to embed fire safety into coordinated design solutions.
Project Delivery and Risk Management
- Review and approve fire-related design documentation, specifications, and contractor submittals.
- Oversee effective fire safety implementation during construction and commissioning.
- Provide technical oversight during construction, ensuring fire safety measures are correctly implemented and tested.
- Support post-occupancy fire safety reviews and contribute to building safety management strategies/ continuous improvement.
Innovation, Knowledge Leadership and Work Winning
- Champion innovation in fire engineering, including digital fire modelling, performance-based design, and sustainable fire safety solutions.
- Stay abreast of evolving fire safety legislation, research, and best practices.
- Support work winning activities and collaborate with bid teams to develop compelling fire engineering narratives and value propositions.
- Participate in client engagement sessions, presentations, and interviews to articulate fire safety strategies and capabilities.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays).
- Life Cover equivalent to 3× annual salary.
- Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.
- Gym membership discounts.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Holiday purchase scheme.
- 2 corporate social responsibility days per year.
- Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes.
- Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme.
- Access to our growing employee networks.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to a mental wellbeing app.
Qualifications
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IFE or equivalent or significantly working towards getting this chartership.
- Degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline.
- Additional qualifications or certifications in fire risk assessment, fire modelling, or building safety (e.g. NEBOSH Fire Safety, CFPA Europe) are desirable.
- At least 10 years of experience in fire engineering, including involvement with complex projects or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience in regulatory engagement and work winning.
For more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd on 0333 202 6500, or jc@ex-mil.co.uk or via the website www.ex-mil.co.uk.
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