Purobuild

Senior Fire Technical Advisor Location: London Salary: £70k - £80k + Package About the Role An established independent technical advisory consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Technical Advisor to join its London team. The role involves providing specialist fire safety advice to investors, asset managers and property developers across the real estate sector. Key Responsibilities Deliver expert fire engineering and building safety advice, drawing on strong onsite experience. Undertake technical due diligence, desktop reviews and peer reviews, identifying risks and recommending solutions. Review fire safety installations, remediation works and external wall systems. Advise on fire safety legislation, design guidance and Building Safety Act requirements. Prepare technical reports and present findings to clients and stakeholders. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support the development of junior colleagues. Contribute to client relationships and business development activities. Essential Requirements Degree in Fire Engineering, Building Sciences or a related discipline. At least 7 years fire engineering experience, ideally within the real estate sector. Strong onsite experience in fire safety inspections, remediation and technical assessments. Proven experience in technical due diligence and peer reviews. Excellent knowledge of external wall systems, fire safety regulations and the Building Safety Act. Strong communication, report-writing and project management skills. Flexible Career Opportunities The role can be tailored to suit your expertise, with opportunities to work across Fire Engineering, Building Safety Act consultancy, Building Regulations Principal Designer services, Construction Monitoring and Technical Due Diligence. Candidates with combined fire engineering and architectural experience are particularly encouraged to apply.

Job Advert: Building Regulations Principal Designer Salary: £75,000 £80,000 per annum We are seeking an experienced Building Regulations Principal Designer with strong knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating design compliance across a range of construction projects, ensuring that relevant building regulations are met throughout the design process. Key Responsibilities Undertake the Building Regulations Principal Designer role in accordance with relevant legislation. Ensure design work is planned, managed and monitored for building regulations compliance. Coordinate design teams and manage regulatory risks. Review drawings, specifications and technical documentation. Advise clients and project teams on BSA requirements and dutyholder responsibilities. Support Building Safety Regulator and higher-risk building requirements where applicable. Requirements Proven experience in a Building Regulations Principal Designer or related compliance role. Strong knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 and building regulations dutyholder requirements. Experience with design risk management and regulatory compliance documentation. Excellent communication, coordination and technical review skills. Relevant construction qualification or equivalent professional experience. To Apply If you have the relevant experience and are passionate about building safety and regulatory compliance, please submit your CV for consideration. Salary: £75,000 £80,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Our client, a highly regarded organisation within the built environment, is seeking an experienced Head of Fire Engineering to lead its fire engineering function and drive technical excellence, team development and business growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and commercially minded fire engineering professional to take on a senior leadership position, influence strategic direction and work on a diverse portfolio of complex projects. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with proven leadership capability, playing a key role in delivering innovative, compliant and practical fire safety solutions across a range of building types and sectors. The Role Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for leading the fire engineering function, overseeing technical delivery and developing strong relationships with clients and key industry stakeholders. Key responsibilities will include: Leading, managing and developing a team of fire engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Providing strategic and technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of fire engineering projects. Overseeing the preparation, review and approval of fire strategies, fire engineering assessments and performance-based design solutions. Ensuring projects meet relevant fire safety legislation, building regulations, technical standards and industry best practice. Acting as a senior technical point of contact for clients, design teams, contractors and regulatory stakeholders. Supporting business development, preparing technical proposals and identifying opportunities to expand the fire engineering offering. Managing project delivery, resource planning, quality assurance and commercial performance. Keeping abreast of developments in fire safety legislation, guidance, technology and industry practice. About You To be successful in this position, you will be an established fire engineering professional with the credibility and experience to lead a technical team and influence key business decisions. You will ideally demonstrate: Significant experience within fire engineering, building safety or a closely related discipline. Previous experience in a senior management, technical leadership or departmental head role. Strong technical knowledge of fire strategies, fire safety engineering principles and performance-based design. A sound understanding of UK building regulations, fire safety legislation and relevant industry standards. Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop technical professionals. Strong commercial awareness, with experience in client management, project delivery and business development. Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills. A relevant engineering degree or equivalent professional qualification. What's on Offer? A senior leadership opportunity with significant influence over technical strategy and business development. The opportunity to work on challenging and high-profile projects. A competitive salary and attractive benefits package. A supportive environment focused on professional development and career progression. The opportunity to shape and grow a fire engineering team and service offering. Suitable fire engineers please apply direct or call James on (phone number removed). Key words include: (Fire, Fire Safety, Fire Engineering, Fire Engineering)