Fire Safety Engineer

Kiwa Fire Safety Compliance (KFS) has an exciting opening for a Fire Safety Engineer to join our Product Evaluation team. You'll be part of a specialized engineering consultancy in a supportive and diverse team at our Aylesbury office. This is the perfect role if you are looking to start or advance your career in fire engineering, with full mentoring and training support. This position offers excellent prospects for progression and 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

• Assist in fire safety projects being delivered on time and within budget.
• Undertake work that demonstrates compliance with current legislation and aligns with the company's operational procedures.
• Maintain good relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Show willingness to learn, be involved in project work and maintain Continued Professional Development (CPD).

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.
• Adhere to the Register of Assessors and Reviewers in accordance with the Passive Fire Protection Forum (PFPF) ‘Guide to Undertaking Technical Assessments of Fire Performance of Construction Products Based on Fire Test Evidence’ (PFPF Guide) ensuring that all assessors and reviewers work within their competencies.
• Be able to author basic and intermediate reports in accordance with the PFPF Guide.
• 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?

• 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 and 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. These principles 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.