Fire Protection Engineer

Company: Randstad Cpe London
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

Are you a Fire Protection Engineer with experience of working on major infrastructure projects for tier 1 contractors?

Rate: £550 – £650 per day (Inside IR35)

Location: Full-time site based – Braitrim House, Westgate, South Ruislip & Copthall

Contract: Long-term contract until June 2033

We’re recruiting an experienced Fire Protection Engineer to support the delivery of a major infrastructure programme across multiple assets. This is a senior site delivery role focused on managing the installation, coordination and quality of Passive & Structural Fire Protection works from design through to handover.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the delivery of Passive & Structural Fire Protection works across allocated assets.
  • Review and coordinate fire protection designs, ensuring solutions are buildable, compliant and certifiable.
  • Manage subcontractors, suppliers and specialist installers throughout delivery.
  • Carry out quality inspections and ensure Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) are completed and recorded.
  • Resolve technical and construction issues during installation.
  • Develop construction methodologies, delivery plans, procurement activities and pre-start documentation.
  • Coordinate with Asset Leads, Design, Engineering, QA, Commercial, Planning and wider MEP teams, while maintaining effective stakeholder engagement with clients, subcontractors and delivery partners.
  • Monitor programme, productivity and site progress, identifying risks, opportunities and efficiencies.
  • Maintain accurate site records, daily diaries and manage non-conformances.
  • Be fully conversant with subcontractor contract conditions, assist in developing project-specific subcontract conditions and manage subcontractor accounts alongside the QS team.

Essential Experience

  • Proven experience delivering Passive & Structural Fire Protection packages from design through construction, testing, commissioning and handover.
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • Passive Fire Protection
    • Fire Stopping
    • Fire Doors
    • Fire Barriers
    • Fire Dampers
    • Intumescent Coatings
    • Structural Steel Fire Protection
    • Compartmentation
    • Fire Resistance Ratings
    • Smoke Control
    • Fire Strategy Drawings
  • Design Management experience.
  • Experience working on Tier 1 construction or major infrastructure projects.
  • Working knowledge of NEC Contracts (Option A preferred).
  • Knowledge of CMARK requirements and certification processes.
  • Experience coordinating works using Navisworks 3D models.
  • Strong understanding of construction sequencing, QA, commissioning and handover processes.
  • Experience managing subcontractors and multiple stakeholders on live projects.

Qualifications

  • Degree or equivalent in Fire Engineering, Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
  • CSCS Card.
  • SMSTS or SSSTS.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

If you’re an experienced Fire Protection Engineer looking for a long-term contract on one of the UK’s largest infrastructure programmes, we’d like to hear from you.

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Posted: June 30th, 2026