Fire Engineer

The Vacancy
The Keegans Group
are looking for a
Fire Engineer
within the Compliance and Safety Team. They provide fire safety support and advice and assist in the delivery of appropriate fire safety advice.

This role reports to the Director of Compliance and Safety and you will be expected to collaborate with other members of the C&S Division.

This is a
full time/permanent position
with a preference for someone in
London
but will consider applications
nationwide.
Responsibilities:

• Attending and supporting senior engineers at project meetings and workshops with internal and external stakeholders – assisting in providing fire safety guidance and providing recommendations.
• Reviewing design information, including drawings, stage reports and specifications, and providing fire safety related comments and advice. Preparing and issuing technical reports and guidance notes related to fire safety issues which may impact on our projects or the services we provide our clients.
• Carrying out and assisting with research into the fire safety implications of new technologies, materials, approaches, and changing regulations. Providing support and guidance in relation to the completed research.
• Carrying out and assisting qualitative and/or quantitative fire risk assessments and presenting to stakeholders, to enable informed decision-making.
• Generating fire safety strategy reports for projects for new and existing buildings.
• Undertaking Reviews, and peer reviews of External Walls to PAS 9980 guidance. Including attendance on site to witness opening up works.
• Assisting in the updating and maintaining of the best internal practice guidance and documentation. Assisting in the generating of proposals, as required, for design or research services.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant Degree/Master's Degree in construction or engineering such as Surveying, Fire Safety Engineering etc.
• Professional Membership with the RICS, CABE or IFE/IFSM
• A good number of years experience in fire engineering, or related discipline role. With desirable experience in fire engineering or façade fire engineering.
• Experience with BIM, AutoCAD or similar to carry out design and design reviews.
• Worked with and experience of regulatory and guidance frameworks including Building Regulations, The Fire Safety Act, Building Safety Act, BS 9991 and 9999 etc.
• Managing your own workload, tasks, and time to meet agreed deadlines.
• Desire to work towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer registration of the Engineering Council with the IFE

Full Job Description Attached
RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.
The Company
RSK is a global leader in sustainable solutions focusing on environmental, engineering, and technical services. Working together, we address societal challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, offering integrated solutions across sectors such as water, energy, food, infrastructure, cities, mining, and waste management.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?