Job Description
Fire Engineer
Location: Remote (Occasional travel required) Working Pattern: Full-time or part-time (minimum 30 hours per week)Level: Degree-qualified (Level 6)Contract Type: Fixed-term until 2nd January 2026
Day Rate: £450-£500/day (Inside IR35)Sector: Building Safety / Regulatory
Help shape the future of building safety in England.
Our client is seeking experienced and technically qualified Fire Engineers to provide expert advice on high-risk building projects, support Gateway 2 applications, and strengthen the building control system across England.
This is a key opportunity to join a forward-thinking team focused on cultural change, safety improvement, and regulatory excellence in the built environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide technical fire engineering advice for complex and high-risk buildings (HRBs)
* Lead on Gateway 2 application reviews
* Draft specialist technical reports and act as an expert witness where required
* Support site inspections, compliance assessments, and enforcement actions
* Apply relevant fire safety standards (e.g. BS 9999, BS 7974) and the Building Safety Act 2022
Essential Requirements
* Substantial experience in fire safety design and assessment of HRBs
* In-depth knowledge of building control processes and relevant legislation
* Proficiency in applying Approved Documents and fire engineering standards
* Level 6 qualification (degree level) in a relevant discipline (e.g. Building Studies, Construction, Civil Engineering, Surveying)
Make a difference, support safer, more resilient buildings across England.Apply now. Contract ends 2nd January 2026.