Fire Strategy Specialist (Tier 3 / Advanced IFSM)
📍 East London (Hybrid – 2 days in office)
💰 Up to £70,000 + Car, Fuel Card & Benefits
My client, a leading Fire Safety consultancy based in East London, is seeking an experienced Fire Strategy Specialist (Tier 3 / Advanced IFSM) to join their growing team. Reporting to the Fire Safety Manager, this role is focused on delivering high-quality fire strategy and design solutions across a varied project portfolio.
You will play a key role in the development, review, and technical justification of fire strategies, ensuring full compliance with UK Building Regulations and supporting performance-based design where required. This is a technical specialist position, offering advanced depth in fire strategy and design rather than operational oversight.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and review fire strategy reports for new and existing buildings
Ensure compliance with Approved Document B, BS 9999, BS 7974 and PAS 9980
Provide technical input on escape strategy, compartmentation, smoke control and fire systems
Support performance-based design and provide clear, defensible technical justifications
Work closely with architects, design teams, and stakeholders on complex projects
Contribute to planning, Building Control consultations and regulatory engagement
Requirements
Tier 3 / Advanced IFSM (essential)
Level 4 qualification in Fire Safety / Fire Risk Assessment (or equivalent experience)
Advanced training in Fire Strategy / Fire Engineering principles
Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and design standards
Ongoing CPD in fire strategy, engineering principles and legislation
Package & Benefits
Salary up to £70,000 (flexible for the right candidate)
Company car + fuel card
Hybrid working (2 days in the office)
Laptop, expenses covered, and strong CPD support
£70,000-£72,000, per year, inc benefits Holborn, London, United Kingdom