Fire Engineer - Building Regulations & Cladding Safety
Fire Engineer - Building Regulations & Cladding Safety Overview We’re looking for a Fire Engineer to support a growing pipeline of work across Building Regulations compliance, fire strategy/design, and external wall / cladding safety. You’ll work across new build and existing buildings, producing robust, evidence-led outputs for clients, design teams, and regulators. Fire Engineer Key Responsibilities * Produce fire strategies for a range of building types, aligned to Building Regulations (Approved Document B) and relevant guidance/standards. * Provide fire engineering input across project stages (concept through construction and handover). * Support external wall / cladding safety work, including PAS 9980-style FRAEW outputs (where applicable). * Contribute to regulatory engagement, including Building Control, AHJs, and project stakeholders. * Review architectural details, materials, and specifications for fire performance, compartmentation, means of escape, smoke control, and fire-fighting access. * Undertake technical reviews of drawings, reports, and calculations; identify risk and propose compliant solutions. * Attend design meetings and provide clear, practical advice to multi-disciplinary teams. * Maintain high-quality reporting, record keeping, and document control. Essential Experience & Skills for the Fire Engineer * Demonstrable experience delivering fire engineering work against Building Regulations / ADB. * Experience supporting cladding/external wall fire safety (e.g., FRAEW / PAS 9980 methodology, EWS-type assessments, remediation support). * Strong report writing skills with the ability to communicate technical risk to non-technical stakeholders. * Solid understanding of typical fire engineering scope: means of escape, smoke control, compartmentation, structural fire protection, and active systems interfaces. * Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities. Fire Engineer Professional Certification / Membership (Required) * IFE membership (e.g., MIFireE/FIFireE) * Equivalent recognised professional competence/registration relevant to UK fire engineering Nice to Have * Experience with higher-risk buildings and Building Safety Regulator-facing work. * Experience supporting remediation schemes and stakeholder coordination. * Familiarity with common UK standards and guidance (e.g., BS 9991 / BS 9999, smoke control guidance), and façade system considerations. * Site experience/inspections relating to fire stopping, compartmentation, and as-built compliance. What You’ll Get * £90,000 - £100,000 * Hybrid * Pension Location Newbridge, Wales