Overview
Thomas & Adamson International Ltd (part of the Egis Group) are an award-winning UK based consultancy firm specialising in project management, cost management, building surveying and safety services in the Buildings space. Over the last 90 years, T&A have supported and led organisations through procuring, delivering and operating their built assets across the UK, USA and Middle East. The parent company, Egis, is a global firm providing architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services.
We are seeking a Fire Consultant to join our team in Glasgow, Edinburgh or London.
Job Description
As a Fire Consultant at T&A, you will lead on project delivery and help build the team and capability over time. This role involves establishing and growing a fire engineering discipline in a rapidly expanding market (including cladding remediation, building safety, retrofit and complex refurbishment). You will work with our Building Surveying, Project Management, Cost Management and Principal Designer teams, and leverage the expertise and global reach of Egis to accelerate service development and market impact. The role combines hands-on technical delivery with leadership: setting standards, mentoring colleagues, developing client relationships and propositions, and creating a high‑performing fire engineering service for Thomas & Adamson.
Responsibilities
Project Work
* Act as an interface between client, design team, contractors and approving authorities to achieve successful technical and commercial outcomes.
* Develop fire strategies for new build and refurbishment projects (e.g., BS9999, BS9991, Approved Document B), including performance‑based approaches where appropriate.
* Plan and deliver project scopes, budgets and programmes; manage risk, change and quality through the lifecycle.
* Provide construction stage support: design checks, site inspections, technical queries, witnessing/validation of fire safety systems, and review of O&M/Record information for handover.
Technical Delivery
* Produce and review fire strategies, compartmentation layouts, means of escape and evacuation analyses, smoke control concepts, structural fire resistance requirements, and fire service access provisions.
* Undertake and/or interpret modelling and calculations (e.g., evacuation modelling, smoke movement/CFD, radiation/tenability checks) and document engineering judgements clearly.
* Specify active and passive fire protection systems (detection and alarm, sprinklers/watermist/clean agent systems, fire stopping, cavity barriers, structural protection); coordinate with MEP and architectural details.
* Prepare third‑party reviews/design verifications; develop retrospective strategies for occupied buildings; support remedial design for façade/cladding, compartmentation and fire stopping.
* Establish project‑specific compliance plans and evidence trails (e.g., BIM aligned), ensuring auditable golden‑thread documentation.
* Lead quality reviews and sign‑off of deliverables; maintain discipline standards, templates, and guidance notes.
Façade & Cladding Remediation (Design & Assurance)
* Lead fire risk appraisal of external walls (FRAEW) and retrospective strategy development for existing buildings, applying current guidance (e.g., PAS 9980) and local Building Regulations/Technical Handbooks.
* Diagnose external wall system risks (rainscreen/EWI, ACM/HPL, timber/composite claddings, insulation types) and define remediation strategies aligned with performance objectives.
* Develop or review remediation details: cavity barriers/fire‑stopping strategies, fire stops, window/door interfaces, balcony/soffit treatments, and service penetrations.
* Coordinate façade fire performance with structural and MEP requirements; align with BS/EN standards and insurer requirements.
* Interpret and challenge large‑scale system test evidence (e.g., BS 8414/BR 135) and component certification; advise on suitability, substitutions and equivalence.
* Plan and oversee intrusive surveys/openings; prepare opening schedules, photographic evidence requirements and remediation verification plans.
* Provide construction‑stage assurance: review installers’ method statements, Inspection & Test Plans, and QA records; witness critical stages; maintain a digital evidence trail to support golden‑thread objectives.
* Update fire strategies and handover information to reflect as‑built façades; prepare client packs to support funder/insurer/lender processes (e.g., EWS1 liaison where applicable).
Business Development & Practice Leadership
* Build and sustain client relationships; identify opportunities, contribute to bids/fees, and present technical solutions.
* Support service line growth: recruitment, mentoring, CPD planning, and technical training for the wider business.
* Promote Thomas & Adamson through thought leadership and participation in standards/industry networks.
* Champion Health, Safety & Wellbeing and drive a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
* Shape and lead cladding remediation propositions, including diagnostic surveys, options appraisal, cost/risk trade‑offs, procurement advice and funder/insurer/authority engagement.
General Duties
* Ensure activities align with relevant UK legislation, standards and guidance (e.g., Building Regulations, Approved Document B/Scottish Handbooks, BS/EN standards, NFPA/IBC where applicable) and client governance processes.
* Identify and mitigate risks; communicate clearly and professionally to protect client and firm interests.
* Represent Thomas & Adamson in line with our values; maintain accurate records, timely reporting and robust change control.
Delivering Great Client Experience
* Build professional relationships founded on trust, integrity and reliability.
* Communicate clearly with clients and stakeholders regarding information needs, decisions, risks and residual obligations.
* Translate complex technical issues into practical, value‑for‑money solutions.
Managing and Motivating the Team
* Allocate resources effectively; balance workload, deadlines and staff development goals.
* Coach and mentor junior colleagues; foster a collaborative culture across disciplines and offices.
In fulfilling these responsibilities, the Fire Consultant will reflect the cultural values of Thomas & Adamson: confident, honest, responsible and supportive.
Qualifications
Essential experience
* Degree in a fire‑related subject with substantial consultancy experience.
* Strong knowledge of UK codes and standards (e.g., ADB/Scottish Handbooks, BS 9999, BS 9991, BS/EN suites) and familiarity with international frameworks (e.g., NFPA, IBC) where relevant.
* Proven ability to develop fire strategies, means of escape design, smoke control principles, structural fire resistance requirements and fire service access.
* Experience with analysis/modelling tools and methods (e.g., evacuation modelling; CFD familiarity; ability to commission and interpret specialist studies).
* Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to produce clear technical reports and present to clients and authorities.
* Experience leading multi‑disciplinary coordination and delivering to time, cost and quality.
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for site/client engagements.
Desirable
* Chartered Consultant (CEng) with IFE or working toward Chartership and/or relevant memberships/accreditations.
* Experience in façade/fire remediation, compartmentation surveys and golden‑thread/Building Safety evidence.
* Knowledge of external wall appraisal/remediation frameworks (e.g., FRAEW per PAS 9980), BS 8414/BR 135 interpretation, CWCT guidance, and lender/insurer information needs (e.g., EWS1).
* Peer review experience; technical support on feasibility studies and project support.
* Knowledge of BIM/CDE workflows and digital QA tools.
* Experience in business development, bid writing and fee scoping.
You are a pragmatic, client‑focused Fire Consultant who combines technical rigour with clear communication and collaborative teamwork. You are proactive, organised, and attentive to detail; confident when required, supportive by default, and motivated to mentor others. You uphold discretion, integrity and accountability, and take pride in delivering safe, compliant and elegant Fire solutions that stand up to scrutiny.
Additional Information
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Egis is an equal opportunities employer who recognises the value of a diverse workforce. Your application will be assessed based purely on your skills and experience and the stated essential and desirable criteria.
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