External Wall Senior Fire Safety Engineer

SHV Group; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Fire Safety Engineer to join their team. This role focuses on external wall risk assessments and fire safety compliance, requiring expertise in facades and external wall systems. The successful candidate will manage projects, provide technical support, and contribute to team growth. The firm offers a collaborative environment and excellent career progression opportunities, emphasizing personal development and inclusivity.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Family Leave

Company Bonus Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

24/7 GP Service

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fire safety engineering, particularly in facades and external walls.
• In-depth knowledge of fire safety legislation and guidance for various building types.
• Ability to prepare high-quality technical reports for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead external wall risk appraisals ensuring quality and timelines.
• Review architectural drawings for fire safety compliance.
• Provide technical support to clients and colleagues.
• Support team growth and handle sales enquiries.

Skills

Expertise in facades and external wall systems

Strong understanding of fire performance of materials

Effective interpersonal skills

Project management skills

Ability to conduct intrusive surveys

Education

Degree in fire engineering or related discipline

Membership in a recognised professional organisation

Job description

Kiwa Fire Safety Compliance has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Fire Safety Engineer to join our Fire Risk Management team. This is a fantastic role for an experienced engineer who specialises in facades and external wall systems and is looking to take the next step in their career. You’ll be part of a supportive, multi disciplinary consultancy team, we offer excellent prospects for career progression, mentoring opportunities, and collaboration across Kiwa departments and specialists.

Overview

• Lead and manage external wall risk appraisals and other external wall related work, ensuring delivery to agreed timeframes, quality and budgets.
• Review architectural drawings and specifications for external walls to verify fire safety compliance, carrying out desk reviews and site inspections on existing and new buildings.
• Assess external wall construction using PAS 9980 risk‑based methodology and prepare concise, high‑quality technical reports for a range of stakeholders.
• Provide high‑level technical support to clients and colleagues.
• Manage projects proactively maintaining utilisation, contributing to invoicing goals, and identifying opportunities to improve service delivery and efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with clients, external authorities and internal teams; handle enquiries professionally and travel to sites as required.
• Support team growth by assisting with sales enquiries.
• Progression within this role may include line management responsibilities of Fire Engineers and Graduate Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Expertise in facades, external wall systems, and their interfaces.
• Degree in fire engineering or related discipline and/or significant experience in external wall appraisals and remediation.
• Membership in a recognised professional organisation, with progress towards CEng or IEng status.
• Strong understanding of construction techniques, fire performance of external wall materials, cavity barriers, fire stops, and fire breaks.
• Familiarity with passive fire protection products, fire testing procedures, and relevant regulations/standards.
• Experience conducting intrusive surveys of external walls on new and existing buildings.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings and specifications accurately.
• Skilled in preparing clear technical reports for non-technical audiences.
• In-depth knowledge of fire safety design legislation and guidance for various building types.
• Understanding of fire risk assessment processes.
• Ability to work safely at heights using scaffolding, elevated platforms, and similar access methods.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and project management skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills, particularly in communicating technical matters.

Qualifications

• Generous Annual Leave– Starting at 25 days plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy additional leave and increased entitlement with length of service
• 37.5 hours per week– Monday to Friday, remote/ field based role with frequent UK travel
• 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
• Company Bonus Scheme
• 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 the principles that 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 a member of the Talent Team, please e-mail us at [e-mail].