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Lead Fire Engineer vacancy in Birmingham (036jc)

Lead Fire Engineer (036jc) – Birmingham – circa £90 – 100k + Benefits

My client is seeking to recruit a Lead fire Engineer to join their team in Birmingham or London on a permanent basis.

• Coordinate/ develop fire strategies compliant with UK Building Regulations, BS 9999, BS 7974.
• Lead fire risk assessments, smoke and egress modelling, and structural fire resistance analysis.
• Provide guidance on passive and active fire protection systems.
• Integrate fire safety into MMC and low-carbon design solutions.
• Ensure BIM integration for fire safety elements and accurate digital records.
• Collaborate with architectural, structural, and MEP teams to embed fire safety into coordinated design solutions.

• Review and approve fire-related design documentation, specifications, and contractor submittals.
• Oversee effective fire safety implementation during construction and commissioning.
• Provide technical oversight during construction, ensuring fire safety measures are correctly implemented and tested.
• Support post-occupancy fire safety reviews and contribute to building safety management strategies/ continuous improvement.

• Champion innovation in fire engineering, including digital fire modelling, performance-based design, and sustainable fire safety solutions.
• Stay abreast of evolving fire safety legislation, research, and best practices.
• Support work winning activities and collaborate with bid teams to develop compelling fire engineering narratives and value propositions.
• Participate in client engagement sessions, presentations, and interviews to articulate fire safety strategies and capabilities.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays).
• Life Cover equivalent to 3× annual salary.
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year.
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes.
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme.
• Access to our growing employee networks.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to a mental wellbeing app.

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IFE or equivalent or significantly working towards getting this chartership.
• Degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline.
• Additional qualifications or certifications in fire risk assessment, fire modelling, or building safety (e.g. NEBOSH Fire Safety, CFPA Europe) are desirable.
• At least 10 years of experience in fire engineering, including involvement with complex projects or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in regulatory engagement and work winning.

For more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd on , or  or via the website