Lead
Fire Engineer (036jc) – Birmingham – circa £90 – 100k + Benefits
My
client is seeking to recruit a Lead fire Engineer to join their team in
Birmingham or London on a permanent basis.
The
Lead Fire Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for developing and
delivering robust fire safety strategies across regeneration, retrofit, and
new-build projects. This potentially includes complex occupied refurbishments
and high-rise residential schemes. The role provides strategic guidance,
technical assurance, and regulatory compliance, ensuring fire safety is
integrated into sustainable design and digital workflows.
What
will you deliver?
Fire
Safety Design, Strategy and Engineering Leadership
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Coordinate/ develop fire strategies compliant with UK Building Regulations, BS
9999, BS 7974.
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Lead fire risk assessments, smoke and egress modelling, and structural fire
resistance analysis.
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Provide guidance on passive and active fire protection systems.
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Integrate fire safety into MMC and low-carbon design solutions.
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Ensure BIM integration for fire safety elements and accurate digital records.
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Collaborate with architectural, structural, and MEP teams to embed fire safety
into coordinated design solutions.
Project
Delivery and Risk Management
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Review and approve fire-related design documentation, specifications, and
contractor submittals.
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Oversee effective fire safety implementation during construction and
commissioning.
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Provide technical oversight during construction, ensuring fire safety measures
are correctly implemented and tested.
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Support post-occupancy fire safety reviews and contribute to building safety
management strategies/ continuous improvement.
Project
Delivery and Risk Management
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Review and approve fire-related design documentation, specifications, and
contractor submittals.
-
Oversee effective fire safety implementation during construction and
commissioning.
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Provide technical oversight during construction, ensuring fire safety measures
are correctly implemented and tested.
-
Support post-occupancy fire safety reviews and contribute to building safety
management strategies/ continuous improvement.
Innovation,
Knowledge Leadership and Work Winning
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Champion innovation in fire engineering, including digital fire modelling,
performance-based design, and sustainable fire safety solutions.
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Stay abreast of evolving fire safety legislation, research, and best practices.
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Support work winning activities and collaborate with bid teams to develop
compelling fire engineering narratives and value propositions.
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Participate in client engagement sessions, presentations, and interviews to
articulate fire safety strategies and capabilities.
What
can my client offer you?
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On offer is a competitive salary, and benefits package, which includes;
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25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
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Life Cover equivalent to 3 x annual salary
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Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
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Gym membership discounts
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Cycle to work scheme
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Holiday purchase scheme
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2 corporate social responsibility days per year
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Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications,
collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
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Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
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Access to our growing employee networks
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24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
For
this role you will need the following experience.
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Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IFE or equivalent or significantly working
towards getting this chartership.
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Degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline.
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Additional qualifications or certifications in fire risk assessment, fire
modelling, or building safety (e.g. NEBOSH Fire Safety, CFPA Europe) are
desirable.
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At least 10 years of experience in fire engineering, including involvement with
complex projects or equivalent relevant experience.
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Experience in regulatory engagement and work winning.
For
more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd
on 0333 202 6500, or jc@ex-mil.co.uk or
via the website www.ex-mil.co.uk
https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/8279/lead-fire-engineer