Assistant Fire Engineer
Location: Sheffield (Hybrid)
Salary: £29,000 - £42,000
Job Type: Full-time
The Opportunity
An established fire engineering consultancy is looking to recruit an Assistant Fire Engineer to support the delivery of fire engineering projects across residential, commercial, healthcare, education, industrial and mixed-use developments.
This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early-career professional looking to develop their technical skills alongside experienced fire engineers, with structured training and clear progression opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with the preparation of fire strategies and planning fire statements
Review architectural drawings and identify fire safety considerations
Support technical reviews of means of escape, compartmentation, fire doors and passive fire protection
Contribute to technical reports, design reviews and feasibility studies
Attend site visits with senior engineers and record findings
Assist with fire risk assessments, compartmentation surveys and fire door inspections
Research and apply relevant fire safety guidance, including Approved Document B and British Standards
Requirements
Essential
Degree (or working towards) in Fire Engineering, Building Services, Construction, Architecture, Engineering or a related discipline
Strong interest in fire engineering and the built environment
Ability to interpret technical drawings
Excellent written communication and organisational skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Desirable
Experience within fire safety, consultancy, building control or construction
Knowledge of Approved Document B and relevant British Standards
Experience with AutoCAD, Revit or Bluebeam
Full UK driving licence
What's on Offer
Structured training and mentoring from experienced fire engineers
Exposure to a wide range of projects across multiple sectors
Support towards professional development and accreditation
Hybrid working with a mix of office, home and site-based work
Long-term career progression within a growing consultancy
Please contact:
Alex Bartley
RGB Network
Email: abartley @ rgb .co .uk
