Fire Safety Engineer

Fire Safety Engineer Location: London
Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 per annum + Benefits
Hours: 37.5 per week (09:00 – 17:30, Monday to Friday)
Hybrid Working: 3 days office / 2 days home

Company Overview CBW are working with a leading consultancy that is seeking a Fire Safety Engineer to join its expanding Fire Engineering division. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer with a few years’ experience to develop their career, working on a diverse range of projects with structured mentoring and support from Senior Engineers.

Role PurposeDeliver high-quality fire engineering services across multiple sectors.

Support project delivery from early design stages through to completion.

Gain experience in a client-facing role while developing technical and project management skills.

Key ResponsibilitiesAssist with the development of fire safety strategies and associated mark-ups for buildings and infrastructure projects.

Carry out site visits during construction phases, providing advisory support.

Prepare reports, including external wall system assessments.

Undertake technical analysis such as CFD and evacuation modelling using software (e.g. FDS/PyroSim, Pathfinder).

Contribute to third-party reviews and design verification.

Apply knowledge of legislation and guidance including ADB, BS 9999, BS 9991, BS 7974.

Support senior staff in preparing fee proposals and maintaining client relationships.

Work collaboratively within the fire engineering team and contribute to continuous improvement.

Accurately record project time and assist with invoicing processes.

Take part in CPD activities to develop technical knowledge and industry awareness.

RequirementsBachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Structural, Civil, or related discipline).

Postgraduate fire engineering qualification (Certificate, Diploma or Master’s).

Working towards full membership of the IFE (Institution of Fire Engineers).

2+ years’ experience in fire safety engineering (desirable).

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Self-motivated, organised and detail-focused.

Flexible and adaptable to meet changing client needs.

Desirable:

Experience using FDS/PyroSim, Pathfinder, or other modelling tools.

Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Bluebeam.

Package£40,000 - £55,000 per annum (subject to experience & qualifications)

Hybrid working (3 office / 2 home)

37.5 hours per week (no weekends, no on-call)

Additional company benefits

👉 Apply now to join a forward-thinking fire engineering consultancy, where you’ll work on exciting projects while receiving structured support to progress towards Senior Engineer level.