Fire Engineer | Full time | London | £45,000 – £50,000

CHPK Fire Engineering is hiring a Fire Engineer in London.

This is a full-time hybrid role covering London and the Home Counties. CHPK is a consultancy that works across the built environment, including residential, commercial, heritage, healthcare, and high-rise projects.

You will support a growing portfolio of work across London and the South East. You will help deliver fire engineering strategies, support compliance, and work closely with design teams, contractors, and approval bodies.

This role is a good fit for a Fire Engineer with consultancy experience, strong technical knowledge, and a practical approach to project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop strategies: Prepare fire strategies for new build and refurbishment projects
• Prepare documents: Write fire statements and other fire safety reports
• Review designs: Carry out drawing and plan reviews
• Give technical advice: Support clients and project teams through design and construction
• Work with others: Liaise with clients, architects, contractors, and local authorities
• Support standards: Help improve CHPK’s fire engineering processes and ways of working

About You

• Qualified: Degree in Fire Engineering or a related subject
• Experienced: Around 2 to 3 years of fire engineering consultancy experience
• Knowledgeable: Good understanding of UK fire safety law and design guidance such as BS 9999, BS 7974, and Approved Document B
• Strong communicator: Confident working with clients and wider project teams
• Flexible: Able to manage work independently and as part of a team
• Professionally engaged: Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers or the Institute of Fire Safety Managers is preferred

What CHPK Offers

• Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 per year
• Bonus: Competitive bonus structure
• Hybrid working: Flexible hybrid working options
• Annual leave: 25 days, plus your birthday off and Christmas shutdown of 2 to 4 days
• Healthcare: Private healthcare
• Development: Ongoing CPD, training, and chartership support
• Team culture: Supportive, collaborative, and growing team
• Career opportunities: Chance to work across other CHPK Fire Engineering divisions, including Fire Consulting, CFD, Technical, and External Wall Consultancy

How to Apply

Apply if you have the right fire engineering experience and want to join a growing consultancy team.

CHPK is looking for someone who can support technical delivery, work well with clients and project teams, and help deliver strong fire safety outcomes across a varied project portfolio.

Application Tips

Focus on your consultancy experience, fire strategy work, and knowledge of UK fire safety guidance. Use clear examples that show technical problem solving, design review, report writing, and how you have supported clients or project teams through compliance and delivery.