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 Purpose

• Deliver 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.
  
  

• Assist 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.
  
  

• Bachelor’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.
  
  

• Experience using FDS/PyroSim, Pathfinder, or other modelling tools.
  
  
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Bluebeam.
  
  

• £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