Senior/Principal Fire Engineer IEng HRB

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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