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Fire Engineer (Full-Time, Permanent)\n\nLocation: Norwich or Oxfordshire\n\nAbout Our client.\n\nOur client is a unique hybrid commercial chartered surveying practice delivering end-to-end consultancy and contract solutions across the UK. With extensive experience across sectors including healthcare, education, commercial, leisure, and social housing, they deliver tailored, client-first strategies from the headquarters in Norwich and regional offices across the Midlands and Southeast.\n\nThe role\n\nSeeking an experienced Fire Engineer to join our growing consultancy. We deliver expert fire safety solutions across a diverse range of projects within the commercial, residential, education, and construction sectors.
This is an opportunity to take on challenging and rewarding work within a well-established and respected consultancy.\n\nKey Responsibilities – More can be found on the full job description.\n\n * Undertake fire risk assessments and develop detailed fire engineering strategies for new build, refurbishment, and change-of-use projects.\n\n * Produce performance-based fire engineering designs, including evacuation modelling, fire dynamics analysis, and smoke control strategies.\n\n * Advise on the integration of active fire protection systems such as sprinklers, detection and alarm systems, and smoke control systems.\n\n * Ensure fire safety compliance through detailed understanding and application of UK Building Regulations, British Standards, and design guidance including BB100, HTMs, and relevant international codes.\n\n * Work collaboratively with architects, structural engineers, contractors, and approving authorities to deliver fully compliant, fire-safe building designs.\n\n * Provide input on means of escape, evacuation planning, fire service access, and structural fire resistance.\n\nAbout You\n\n * Degree (or equivalent) in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, Fire Engineering Science, or a related discipline.\n\n * In-depth knowledge of UK Building Regulations (Approved Document B), British Standards, and wider fire engineering codes.\n\n * Experience using fire engineering design and analysis tools (e.g., smoke and evacuation modelling software).\n\n * Proven experience in developing fire strategies for complex or high-value building projects.\n\n * Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.\n\n * Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (desirable but not essential) with professional bodies such as the Institution of Fire Engineers.\n\n * Full UK driving licence.\n\nWhat We Offer\n\n * Competitive salary and benefits package based on experience.\n\n * Opportunities for career progression within a growing, forward-thinking consultancy.\n\n * A collaborative, client-focused environment where innovation and efficiency are at the core of delivery.\n\n * Holiday package /closed on set days over the Christmas period\n\n * A dynamic, supportive work environment with a reach\n\nIf you are interested in this position, please contact SFR Recruitment Solutions for a complete job description and a confidential conversation.\n\nArchitectural Ironmongery | Internal & External Doors | Access Control | Window & Door Hardware
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Location:
Oxford
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineer, Engineering

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