Senior/Principal Fire Engineer IEng HRB

Company: SOCOTEC Building Control Ltd
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Location: Bicester
Job Description:

Senior Fire Engineer – IEng HRB or CEng (HRB), SOCOTEC

Join SOCOTEC’s Fire Engineering and Safety team to deliver high‑quality fire engineering consultancy to major clients, focusing on Higher‑Risk Buildings (HRBs).

Responsibilities

  • Leading and coordinating building safety case development, ensuring robust assessments and compliance with the Building Safety Act
  • Preparing fire appraisal reports and Fire HAZID assessments to support safety case reports
  • Reviewing fire safety strategies and associated mark‑ups for HRB buildings
  • Providing technical advisory input and undertaking site inspections during design, construction and remediation stages

Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering with a postgraduate Fire Engineering qualification
  • Working towards or achieved Incorporated HRB registration with the Engineering Council and full membership with the IFE
  • At least four years’ experience in fire safety engineering
  • Strong technical competence in fire dynamics, evacuation, structural fire behaviour and passive/active systems
  • In‑depth knowledge of statutory guidance (ADB, BS 9991, BS 9999, HTMs, BB100, BS 7974 series) and HRB legislation
  • A degree and postgraduate qualification in fire engineering or a related discipline
  • Full membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers and progress towards Chartership
  • At least six years’ experience in fire safety engineering
  • Strong technical knowledge of fire engineering standards and guidance

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more)
  • Electric car scheme (where applicable)
  • Employee recognition programmes
  • Family‑friendly support
  • Exclusive retail discounts
  • Employee assistance programmes
  • Enhanced company pension
  • Disability Confident accreditation

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Posted: April 12th, 2026