Fire Engineer Freelance

Notion4 Ltd

We are seeking a Fire Engineer with experience in providing technical fire safety advice across a range of building types. The ideal candidate will be confident producing reports, advising clients, and supporting compliance with UK fire safety regulations and legislation, including the Building Safety Act.

Key Experience & Responsibilities:

It is desirable for candidates to have experience in some or all of the following:

• Preparing client fee proposals and quotations
• Producing Fire Strategy reports
• Providing detailed technical advice on fire safety for a range of building types, with a particular focus on high-rise residential developments
• Participating in client and design team meetings
• Supporting compliance with Building Regulations (e.g. Approved Document B) and fire safety legislation
• Advising on duties under the Building Safety Act
• Understanding of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
• Reviewing technical documentation (plans, sections, elevations, design details, etc.)
• Knowledge of British Standards such as BS 9991 and BS 9999
• Exposure to or understanding of CFD modelling

• Prior experience in a fire consultancy or multidisciplinary environment

Qualifications & Professional Memberships:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Fire Engineering or a related discipline (desirable)

• Membership or working towards membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or similar body