Are you a Fire Engineer looking for a new challenge or the next step in your career?
We're hiring a Fire Engineer (£45,000–£70,000 DOE) to support a growing technical team delivering proportionate, practicable, and buildable fire engineering solutions.
Demand for our
proportionate, practicable, and buildable
fire engineering services continues to increase, creating an opportunity to work across a diverse mix of projects, from g
uidance driven design work
through to
complex, performance-based and innovative schemes
.
This role gives the successful candidate the chance to position themselves at the centre of a growing technical team, helping shape how our fire engineering capability evolves. Founded to challenge
tick-box culture
, this is a unique opportunity to grow alongside a consultancy committed to
integrity, curiosity, and engineering excellence
.
Role Description
This is a
full-time Fire Engineer
position, primarily
remote
, with the need for a flexible approach to undertake
site visits and client meetings
as part of a
hybrid working arrangement
.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
* Specify proportionate fire safety measures
across a range of building types and project stages
* Provide advice and guidance on the application of fire safety legislation and Building Regulations
in support of projects
* Develop clear, practical Fire Safety Strategies and supporting technical reports for new and existing buildings
* Undertake fire engineering assessments
and contribute to performance-based design where appropriate
* Support risk-based decision-making
and provide expert advice on fire safety compliance
* Assist clients in navigating regulatory gateways and approval processes
, ensuring documentation is accurate, proportionate and robust
* Support multi-disciplinary design teams
by providing practical, coordinated and technically robust fire safety advice throughout concept, design development, detailed design and construction
* Undertake site visits, surveys and inspections
to assess fire safety risks, existing conditions and compliance requirements
* Maintain strong client relationships
through clear communication, pragmatic advice and a solutions-focused mindset
You will play a key part in supporting the delivery of high-quality fire engineering services across a diverse portfolio, while contributing to the continued growth and development of Coeus Technical's technical capability.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fire Engineering, Fire & Risk Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
* Strong understanding of UK fire safety legislation, guidance and regulatory frameworks, including the Building Regulations, Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Order.
* Working knowledge of Fire Risk Assessments (FRA / FRAEW) and routes to compliance.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to self-manage workload and proactively resolve challenges.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain fire safety principles.
* Confidence in defending a fire safety position and explaining the rationale behind decisions to clients, approval authorities and project stakeholders.
* A collaborative mindset aligned with Coeus values of Honesty, Transparency, Innovation and Respect.
Desirable
* Ability to discuss when and why performance-based design may be appropriate.
* Experience of construction activities.
* Awareness or foundational understanding of tools such as B-Risk, Pathfinder, PyroSim or FDS.
* Experience providing expert witness evidence.
* Professional membership or registration (e.g. IFE, IFSM, CABE, CIBSE).
* Experience supporting PAS 9980 appraisals, remediation work or complex design projects.
* Interest in contributing to continuous improvement and development of internal processes and methodologies.
Benefits
We want you to thrive personally and professionally. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer:
* £45-70k Depending on experience.
* 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Private medical insurance and life cover (subject to medical).
* Support towards professional development, including training, mentoring and professional membership/registration fees.
* Pension scheme (3% employer contribution).
* Company credit card – no out-of-pocket expenses.