Fire Engineer

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Keegans Group are looking for a Fire Engineer within the Compliance and Safety Team. They provide fire safety support and advice and assist in the delivery of appropriate fire safety advice. This role reports to the Director of Compliance and Safety and you will be expected to collaborate with other members of the C&S Division. It is a full-time/permanent position with a preference for London but will consider nationwide applications.

• Attend and support senior engineers at project meetings and workshops with internal and external stakeholders – assisting in providing fire safety guidance and recommendations.
• Review design information, including drawings, stage reports and specifications, and provide fire safety related comments and advice. Prepare and issue technical reports and guidance notes related to fire safety issues.
• Carry out and assist with research into the fire safety implications of new technologies, materials, approaches, and changing regulations; provide support and guidance in relation to the completed research.
• Carry out and assist qualitative and/or quantitative fire risk assessments and present to stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making.
• Generate fire safety strategy reports for projects for new and existing buildings.
• Undertake reviews and peer reviews of External Walls to PAS 9980 guidance, including attendance on site to witness opening up works.
• Assist in updating and maintaining best internal practice guidance and documentation and assist in generating proposals for design or research services.

• Relevant Degree or Master’s Degree in construction or engineering such as Surveying, Fire Safety Engineering, etc.
• Professional membership with the RICS, CABE or IFE/IFSM.
• Good number of years experience in fire engineering or a related discipline, with desirable experience in fire engineering or façade fire engineering.
• Experience with BIM, AutoCAD or similar for design and design reviews.
• Experience with regulatory and guidance frameworks including Building Regulations, The Fire Safety Act, Building Safety Act, BS 9991 and 9999 etc.
• Manage workload, tasks and time to meet agreed deadlines.
• Desire to work towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer registration with the Engineering Council and IFE.

We encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations and those with disabilities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and experiences.

Keegans is an award‑winning consultancy specialising in procurement, design, management and maintenance of all aspects of the built environment, with a focus on sustainability. As an RICS registered consultancy, we deliver project management, cost consultancy, building surveying, retrofit, fire safety and principal designer services to all areas of the construction and property industry.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level.

Employment type:

Full‑time.

Job function:
Management and Manufacturing;
Industries:
Civil Engineering.

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