MFK Recruitment

Fire Engineer - Building Regulations & Cladding Safety Overview We're looking for a Fire Engineer to support a growing pipeline of work across Building Regulations compliance , fire strategy/design , and external wall / cladding safety . You'll work across new build and existing buildings, producing robust, evidence-led outputs for clients, design teams, and regulators. Fire Engineer Key Responsibilities Produce fire strategies for a range of building types, aligned to Building Regulations (Approved Document B) and relevant guidance/standards. Provide fire engineering input across project stages (concept through construction and handover). Support external wall / cladding safety work, including PAS 9980-style FRAEW outputs (where applicable). Contribute to regulatory engagement , including Building Control, AHJs, and project stakeholders. Review architectural details, materials, and specifications for fire performance , compartmentation, means of escape, smoke control, and fire-fighting access. Undertake technical reviews of drawings, reports, and calculations; identify risk and propose compliant solutions. Attend design meetings and provide clear, practical advice to multi-disciplinary teams. Maintain high-quality reporting, record keeping, and document control. Essential Experience & Skills for the Fire Engineer Demonstrable experience delivering fire engineering work against Building Regulations / ADB . Experience supporting cladding/external wall fire safety (e.g., FRAEW / PAS 9980 methodology, EWS-type assessments, remediation support). Strong report writing skills with the ability to communicate technical risk to non-technical stakeholders. Solid understanding of typical fire engineering scope: means of escape, smoke control, compartmentation, structural fire protection, and active systems interfaces. Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities. Fire Engineer Professional Certification / Membership (Required) IFE membership (e.g., MIFireE/FIFireE) Equivalent recognised professional competence/registration relevant to UK fire engineering Nice to Have Experience with higher-risk buildings and Building Safety Regulator-facing work. Experience supporting remediation schemes and stakeholder coordination. Familiarity with common UK standards and guidance (e.g., BS 9991 / BS 9999, smoke control guidance), and façade system considerations. Site experience/inspections relating to fire stopping, compartmentation, and as-built compliance. What You'll Get £90,000 - £100,000 Hybrid Pension Location Newbridge, Wales