Fire Risk Consultant

  • Brandon James
  • City, Manchester
  • Apr 02, 2026
Full time

Job Description

An award-winning global consultancy is seeking a Fire Risk Consultant to join their specialist team.

The Fire Risk Consultant will join a forward-thinking organisation known for delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across the built environment.

The Fire Risk Consultant will play a key role in supporting safe, compliant, and low-carbon design across a wide range of projects.

The Fire Risk Consultant's Role

The Fire Risk Consultant will support the delivery of fire safety consultancy services across sectors including education, commercial, healthcare, retail, and infrastructure.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing fire strategies and supporting fire engineering design
  • Conducting fire risk assessments and hazard identification
  • Assisting with smoke control system design and compliance reviews
  • Supporting fire suppression and fire alarm system design
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions
  • Contributing to technically robust and innovative project outcomes

The Fire Risk Consultant will be supported by senior team members and will have the opportunity to take on greater responsibility as their experience develops.

The Fire Risk Consultant

The ideal Fire Risk Consultant will have a strong technical foundation and a passion for fire safety within the built environment.

Essential:

  • Degree in Fire Engineering or a related discipline
  • Experience within fire safety, fire engineering, or building services
  • Understanding of fire risk assessment principles and relevant guidance
  • Knowledge of smoke control and modelling tools (e.g. CFAST or similar)
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
  • Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines

Desirable:

  • Experience in sprinkler or fire alarm system design

In Return?

The Fire Risk Consultant will benefit from:

  • 40,000- 48,000
  • Structured training and development, including support towards chartership
  • Exposure to sustainable and innovative design practices
  • Clear career progression opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for a Fire Risk Consultant looking to develop their career within a progressive and sustainability-focused consultancy.

If you are a fire professional looking for a new career path than please contact Lauren Banks at Brandon James on (phone number removed).

Ref: LB 21723

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