Job Overview
We are seeking an Assistant Fire Engineer to join the fire engineering consultancy team.
This is an early-career technical role intended for candidates who have completed, are currently studying, or have previously undertaken higher education in a relevant engineering, architectural, construction or built-environment subject.
Applicants do not need to have completed a full degree. However, they must be able to demonstrate relevant academic study, technical knowledge or experience relating to buildings, construction, architecture or engineering.
Fire engineering training will be provided. The role is intended to provide a structured development route into a full Fire Engineer position as competence and experience are demonstrated.
Relevant areas of study
Applicants should have completed, partially completed or currently be studying a qualification in one of the following areas, or a closely related subject:
- Fire Engineering
- Architecture
- Architectural Technology
- Building Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Construction Engineering
- Building Services Engineering
- Construction Management
- Another relevant engineering or built-environment discipline
Candidates who have not completed their qualification will still be considered, provided they can demonstrate that they successfully completed relevant modules, study or practical experience.
Applications from candidates with no relevant technical, engineering, architectural, construction or built-environment background will not normally be considered.
The role
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of experienced fire engineering consultants and will receive structured training in fire safety design, fire strategy development and technical compliance reviews.
The position is intended to support planned progression from Assistant Fire Engineer to Fire Engineer, subject to performance, technical development, competence and business requirements.
Key responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation of fire strategy reports for new and existing buildings.
- Review architectural drawings, technical information and design proposals.
- Assist with assessments of means of escape, travel distances, occupancy, evacuation strategies, compartmentation and fire-resisting construction.
- Support reviews of fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, smoke control and firefighting facilities.
- Assist with retrospective fire strategy assessments for existing buildings.
- Prepare technical notes, design comments and compliance review schedules.
- Attend site inspections, design meetings and client meetings with senior team members.
- Record site observations and assist with the preparation of professional reports.
- Support responses to queries from architects, contractors, clients and Building Control.
- Assist with construction phase fire assurance inspections.
- Undertake technical research into relevant legislation, guidance and British Standards.
- Maintain accurate project records and comply with company quality assurance procedures.
Essential requirements
Applicants must have:
- Completed, partially completed or currently be studying a relevant higher education qualification.
- Relevant academic, technical or practical experience relating to buildings, construction, architecture or engineering.
- The ability to understand or develop the ability to understand architectural and engineering drawings.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit or similar drawing software.
- Strong written English and the ability to prepare clear technical documents.
- Good numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- Competent Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook skills.
- The ability to work independently while recognising when technical guidance is required.
- A genuine commitment to developing a long-term career in fire engineering.
- The ability and willingness to travel to project sites when required.
Desirable experience
The following would be beneficial but is not essential:
- Previous employment, placement or practical experience within architecture, engineering, construction or building consultancy.
- Awareness of Approved Document B or UK Building Regulations.
- Experience reviewing architectural, engineering or construction drawings.
- Knowledge of fire safety, building control or fire engineering principles.
- Membership of, or an intention to join, a relevant professional institution.
Training and career development
Structured training and supervised project experience will be provided in:
- Fire safety legislation and Building Regulations.
- Approved Document B and relevant British Standards.
- Fire strategy preparation.
- Means of escape and evacuation design.
- Compartmentation and fire-resisting construction.
- Fire detection and alarm systems.
- Emergency lighting and smoke control principles.
- Firefighting access and facilities.
- Existing building fire safety assessments.
- Construction phase fire assurance.
- Technical report writing.
- Client and design team communication.
The successful candidate will initially work under appropriate supervision and will be given increasing technical responsibility as competence is demonstrated.
The employee must not undertake work, issue technical advice or make representations outside their level of competence or delegated authority. Formal reports and technical advice will be subject to review in accordance with the company’s quality assurance procedures.
Personal attributes
We are looking for someone who is:
- Technically minded and willing to learn.
- Professional, reliable and organised.
- Comfortable working with detailed technical information.
- Able to accept feedback and apply it to future work.
- Confident asking questions where information is unclear.
- Able to communicate professionally with clients and project teams.
- Commercially aware and conscious of agreed project scope.
Application requirements
To be considered, applicants must provide:
- A current CV.
- The title and subject of any completed, current or partially completed qualification.
- Details of the university, college or institution attended.
- Confirmation of whether the qualification was completed, is ongoing or was partially completed.
- Details of any relevant modules, practical experience or employment.
- Confirmation of their current location.
- Confirmation that they are able to travel to sites when required.
Applications that do not demonstrate relevant technical, architectural, construction, engineering or built-environment study or experience may be rejected without further assessment.
Pay: £29,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Have you completed, partially completed or are you currently studying a qualification in architecture, engineering, construction, building services or another relevant built-environment subject?
- What is the exact title of your qualification or course?
- Are you able to read and interpret architectural, engineering or construction drawings?
Education:
- Diploma of Higher Education (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sheffield
