Fire Compliance Officer

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Fire Compliance Officer to join our team and support the delivery of fire compliance services across a diverse range of projects. Reporting to the Technical Director (Fire Compliance), you will act as a technical authority and primary client contact, ensuring that fire safety strategies and designs meet regulatory standards and best practices.

This is a pivotal role where you will review technical designs, conduct compliance audits, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective fire safety solutions. You will also play a key part in developing remediation plans and overseeing their implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage fire compliance aspects of projects from feasibility through to completion and handover.
• Review fire safety strategies and technical designs to ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations and relevant standards.
• Conduct compliance audits and produce detailed reports.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies on fire compliance matters.
• Provide expert advice during planning, construction, and regulatory approval processes.
• Undertake occasional site inspections to monitor fire safety implementation.
• Identify fire risks in cladding and firestopping systems and recommend remediation strategies.
• Manage remediation projects, ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
• Support tendering processes with technical input and review of contractor proposals.

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Building Surveying, Fire Engineering, Façade Engineering, or related discipline OR 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Chartered status (RICS, IFE, CIOB, CABE) or working towards membership is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in fire consultancy, façade/external wall inspections, or building surveying.
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations, Approved Document B, BS 9991, BS 9999, and BS 7974 methodologies.
• Familiarity with fire testing standards (BS 8414, BS EN 13501).
• Excellent technical report-writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel (including occasional overnight stays).

Why Join Us?

• You can work a 9 day fortnight
• Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days plus time off over the Christmas period
• Private health insurance
• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects across multiple sectors.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.

Interested?

Apply now and help us deliver safe, compliant, and innovative fire safety solutions.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

England

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

22-12-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English