Fire Risk Engineer

Reference: Job ID: Posted: Closing date: Location: LondonSalary: 70,000 - 80,000 (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Government & Public Services / Health and SafetyCompany: HaysConsultant: Charlotte HodgkinsonHays office: London-Central — 4th Floor, 107 Cheapside,Phone: Email: new companyYou will be joining
the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
(RBKC) within their Property Services division, working as part of the
specialist Fire Safety team.RBKC is a leading
London local authority with a strong focus on resident safety, regulatory
compliance and continuous improvement across its housing portfolio. With over
9,000 homes, including a significant number of higher-risk residential
buildings, the council is delivering an extensive capital programme and is
committed to strengthening fire safety standards across all assets.This is a unique
opportunity to contribute to high-profile, technically complex fire safety
projects that directly impact resident wellbeing.Your new roleAs a Fire Risk
Engineer, you will provide expert fire engineering advice and technical
oversight across RBKC’s housing portfolio, playing a key role in both strategic
and project-based fire safety delivery.Your responsibilities
will include: Preparing retrospective fire
strategy documents for existing residential buildings Providing technical fire safety
input across design stages (RIBA) for new build, refurbishment and
remedial works Carrying out fire engineering
analysis, including calculations and modelling (e.g. CFD), to support
Building Safety Cases Acting as a competent client
and overseeing external fire engineers to ensure consistent standards
across projects Supporting project teams to
embed fire safety requirements into delivery programmes Reviewing fire risk assessments
and ensuring robust fire strategies are in place Providing technical advice,
training and guidance to internal stakeholders Managing contractors and
consultants to ensure compliance with fire safety requirements Supporting the development of
fire safety policies, procedures and standards Liaising with external bodies
including Building Control and the London Fire Brigade This is a highly
technical role where you will influence design standards, support a major
capital programme, and contribute to the council’s long-term fire safety
strategy.What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in
this role, you will have: A fire engineering degree (or
relevant STEM degree with fire safety specialism) Professional membership (e.g.
Institution of Fire Engineers) with at least AIFireE status or equivalent Working towards or holding
engineering registration (EngTech/IEng) Strong experience in fire
engineering within residential or complex building environments Experience producing fire
strategy reports and delivering technical fire safety advice A solid understanding of
Building Regulations and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order Experience working with design
teams, contractors and stakeholders across large-scale projects Strong analytical and
problem-solving skills, including risk-based fire engineering assessments Excellent communication and
stakeholder engagement skills You will also
demonstrate a proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a strong commitment to
delivering safe, compliant and resident-focused outcomes.What you'll get in returnIn return, you will
receive: The opportunity to work for the
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea A technically challenging and
high-impact fire engineering role Involvement in a major capital
programme and complex building safety projects A collaborative and
forward-thinking team environment Ongoing training, CPD and
professional development opportunities What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # - Charlotte Hodgkinson