[Hiring] Graduate Fire Engineer @Karntek

Role Description

Join a growing team delivering specialist fire safety and building compliance services across the UK. We're recruiting a Fire Engineer to join our growing team at Karntek. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on meaningful, varied work across a wide range of projects, helping to support safer buildings and assist clients in navigating complex fire safety and compliance challenges with confidence and clarity.

As a Fire Engineer, you'll be responsible for:

• Producing and reviewing fire strategies for a wide range of building types and occupancies.
• Conducting and documenting comprehensive fire risk assessments in accordance with relevant legislation and guidance under the BAFE SP205 scheme.
• Supporting the development and review of Building Safety Cases and associated documentation.
• Liaising with fire risk assessors to resolve validation issues and provide technical guidance relating to the BAFE SP205 scheme.
• Providing expert fire engineering and fire safety advice to clients, project teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Keeping up to date with UK fire safety legislation, British Standards, Approved Documents, and industry best practice.
• Working collaboratively with architects, design teams, contractors, and building managers to develop practical, compliant, and cost-effective fire safety solutions.
• Participating in internal training, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to support continuous improvement across the business.

Qualifications

• A Fire Engineering degree or a relevant qualification in Fire Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation, Approved Document B, British Standards, and associated guidance.
• Experience producing fire strategies and undertaking fire engineering assessments.
• Experience carrying out fire risk assessments under the BAFE SP205 scheme is desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• A willingness to travel to client sites across the UK, including occasional overnight stays where required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Company car or van.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Career development and progression opportunities within a growing and ambitious company.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing and support.
• Employee recognition scheme, including Employee of the Month awards.
• Discounted shopping portal with retail savings.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.