Fire Safety Professional / Junior Fire Engineer

Job description

We are now looking for three Fire Safety Professionals / Junior Fire Engineers to join us on a full-time, permanent basis. Part-time working hours are available for these roles. We can accept part-time applicants who can commit to working a minimum of 25 hours per week.

As a Fire Safety Professional / Junior Fire Engineer, you will support the BSR’s work to review, improve, and communicate fire safety standards for buildings in England.

Working closely with the Senior Fire Safety Technical Lead, you will help shape policy, research, and guidance, ensuring it’s based on robust evidence and aligned with government priorities.

You will scope and oversee research projects into key fire safety issues, contribute to the review and drafting of statutory guidance, and support government advice on emerging risks.

Your work will directly influence how buildings are designed, built, and managed, with an emphasis on improving safety standards and public confidence.

Additionally, you will:

• Manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Write guidance and policy documents and contribute to industry standards development
• Represent government at industry committees, events, and conferences
• Monitor and report on research outcomes

You can be based at any of the advertised locations, however, there will be the need for occasional travel to other HSE offices, including some potential overnight stays.

The Benefits

• Salary of £45,954 - £53,265 per annum
• Posts based in London will include an additional £4,378 London Weighting Allowance
• Access to the Civil Service Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• 25 days’ annual leave rising to 30 days after five years’ service, plus bank holidays and 1-day Civil Service privilege leave
• Family friendly policies and working hours to support work-life balance
• Carer-friendly policies to help create a supportive working culture
• Parental leave benefits
• Access to a wide range of additional benefits including the Cycle to Work Scheme, E-Gift Cards and Vouchers via EdenRed
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

This is a fantastic opportunity for qualified fire safety professionals to join our nationally respected organisation, helping to shape the future of building safety in England.

As part of a highly skilled team, you’ll have the chance to develop your expertise while directly influencing building safety standards, through our learning and development initiatives and outstanding training offering.

So, if you’re passionate about protecting lives and influencing positive change in building standards, we want to hear from you - apply now and join us in creating a safer tomorrow.

What we are looking for

• Practical knowledge of fire safety design and construction
• Sound analytical skills to identify underlying issues and develop innovative, sustainable solutions
• Proficient organisational and planning skills
• A relevant academic qualification at level 5 or higher in fire science, fire engineering, or fire safety or be on course for completing one
• Membership of an appropriate professional association such as the Institution of Fire Engineers, or Society of Fire Prevention Engineers (you will need to provide evidence at onboarding of your ability to gain chartered status.

Accepted degree subjects

Any

Additional job details

How to apply

Applications close midday on closing date.

Other organisations may call this role Fire Safety Engineer, Junior Fire Engineer, Trainee Fire Safety Officer, Assistant Fire Safety Engineer, Fire Risk Assessment Assistant, Fire Protection Engineer, Junior Building Safety Engineer, or Assistant Fire Protection Specialist.

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Closing date:  17 September 2025