Fire Safety Engineer

Kiwa Fire Safety Compliance (KFS) have an exciting opening for a Fire Safety Engineer to join our Fire Safety team. Working as part of a specialised engineering consultancy in a supportive and diverse team of established fire engineers. This is the perfect role if you are looking to advance your career in fire engineering, where you will be fully supported with mentoring and training. This position offers excellent prospects for progression, combined with opportunities to broaden your fire engineering knowledge and skills through collaboration with other Kiwa Fire Safety Compliance departments and teams. Kiwa is a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification. Our company motto is we create trust. We want you to trust us in becoming your employer of choice.

About the role

• You will be responsible for supporting the team with the delivery of fire safety consultancy services.
• You will review building designs and design elements to assess compliance with the recognised guidance whilst also assisting with the development of fire solutions as part of the overall design team.
• You will have a client facing role, which will include direct correspondence (emails, telephone calls, meeting attendance) with clients, design teams and Statutory Authorities under the supervision of senior engineers.
• You will develop your knowledge of fire engineering and Building Regulations to support projects in a variety of sectors.
• You will be able to present your work in an appropriate and coherent format.
• You will be able to deliver work in accordance with agreed time scales and budgets.

In addition to the support and mentoring provided by the company, you will take ownership of your own personal development, ensuring continuous professional development (CPD) by learning new skills, knowledge and experience to enhance your professional abilities and maintain an effective performance as a professional fire engineer. As a guide, you would be expected to undertake at least 25 hours of CPD per year, including both a mix of formal and informal activities which the company will support.

• You will assist the sales and estimating team in the bidding process of future work and developing/strengthening networking channels.

Do you have what it takes?

• Gained a Level 5/6 qualification. Typically, this will be a foundation degree (level 5) or a bachelor’s degree with honours (level 6) in an Engineering related subject.
• Good knowledge of relevant standards and fire safety legislation.
• Technical responsibility within the limits of expertise.
• Effective interpersonal skills in communicating technical matters.
• The ability to operate in accordance with safe systems of work.
• The ability to perform routine tasks typically with significant supervision.
• The ability to learn new and best practice methods.
• Balancing the needs of Customers, Shareholders, and Employees.
• Willingness to travel as and when required.
• Trusted to deal with confidential information.

What can you expect from us in return?

• £40,000 - £55,000 per annum depending on experience
• Generous Annual Leave – Starting at 25 days plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy additional leave and increased entitlement with length of service
• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced Family Leave – Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave with 6 months full pay, plus 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave
• Milestone Rewards – paid and unpaid sabbaticals, charity donations, personal gifts, and retail vouchers
• Salary Reviews
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Pension Contributions
• Life Assurance – 4x your annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Confidential support, advice, and counselling available 24/7, 365 days a year
• 24/7 GP Service – Access to medical advice anytime
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers – Supporting your health and well-being
• Welcome Pack – Filled with company-branded goodies to kickstart your journey with us

At Kiwa, we deliver results driven by our core values: Ambitious, Reliable, and Engaged - the principles that guide how we work with colleagues, customers, and everyone we encounter. We are committed to fostering personal development, encouraging you to be ambitious, explore new ideas, and contribute to making the world a safer, more sustainable place. Here, you’ll thrive in a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for growth and self-development.

As an equal opportunity employer, Kiwa celebrates diversity and is dedicated to building an inclusive, supportive workplace. We embrace flexibility in hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds globally, ensuring a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation. Inclusivity and equality are core to who we are, and we uphold these values without exception.

If you have any questions about this role and would like to speak to a member of the Talent Team, please e-mail us at uk.careers@kiwa.com.