Fire Engineer

  • Potensis Selection Limited
  • Dartford, Kent
  • Jan 29, 2026
Full time

Job Description

Fire Engineer (Developer Remedial Team)

Working within the Building Safety Division, to deliver a major programme of external wall and internal building safety remedial work.

Main Duties

  • Deliver technical presentations to internal teams in appraising FRAEW and FRA documents and remedial works proposals.
  • Manage the consultant team of surveyors appointed to assess buildings using PAS9980 FRAEW.
  • Ensure compliance is achieved against all applicable standards including internal standards ensuring that all documentation, Quality Assurance evidence, and all supporting information to provide the 'Golden Thread' upon completion of the project.

Qualifications and Experience

  • In search of a fire engineer who already has or is close to achieving membership of the Institute of Fire Engineers. OR MIFire and MIFSM qualified .
  • Require in depth knowledge of existing and emerging regulation and legislation.
  • Working knowledge of PAS9980 FRAEWs and internal Type 1-4 Fire Risk Assessments compartmentation and door surveys.
  • Experience of remedial / refurbishment works to external walls.
  • Experience of remedial works to internal areas.

Key Skills

  • Strong ability to analyse reports and data.
  • Able to appraise and understand Fire Risk Assessments.
  • Ability to verbally communicate complex information to stakeholders in a simple and concise manner.
  • Seeking a positive approach to the issues being presented.
  • Able to prioritise objectives and mange own workload.

Responsibilities

  • Support and work with the building safety project team to develop project E.R's.
  • Work with Technical, Construction and Commercial teams to review remedial solutions, designs and specifications and challenge the proposals from consultants and contractors.
  • Peer review of third-party fire safety assessments including, Fire risk assessments, FRAEW PAS9980; Fire door surveys.
  • Liaise with appointed consultant Fire Engineer, Clerk of Works and contractor to ensure QA and compliance checks are carried out and recorded.
  • Attend design meetings; site progress meetings; stakeholder and client meetings.
  • Ability to travel to our development sites across the UK as required.

Please apply to find out more.