Passive Fire Engineer

Passive Fire Engineer

Location: Buckinghamshire / Bedfordshire
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Passive Fire Engineer to join our client's growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to become part of a company committed to delivering high-quality passive fire protection services across commercial, education and public sector properties.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out fire door works, fire stopping installations, compartmentation surveys and remedial works, ensuring all projects are completed to the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out fire door inspections, maintenance, repairs and installations.
• Install and remediate passive fire stopping systems.
• Conduct compartmentation and passive fire surveys.
• Identify and report defects in fire protection systems.
• Produce detailed digital survey reports and photographic evidence.
• Complete remedial works in accordance with current British Standards, Approved Documents and manufacturer specifications.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant fire safety legislation and company procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work.
• Liaise professionally with clients, site managers, residents and other stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of projects within agreed timescales while maintaining exceptional quality standards.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience within the passive fire protection industry.
• Demonstrable experience with:
  • Fire doors
  • Fire stopping
  • Compartmentation
  • Penetration sealing
  • Fire barrier systems
• Good understanding of current fire safety regulations and industry best practice.
• Ability to complete surveys and reports using digital devices.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• CSCS Card.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Qualifications

• FDIS Fire Door Inspection qualification.
• FIRAS, BM TRADA or equivalent industry accreditation.
• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Passive Fire Protection.
• DBS Certificate.
• First Aid at Work qualification.
• Asbestos Awareness certificate.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
• Travel time paid door-to-door
• Company van and fuel card.
• Company mobile phone and tablet.
• Company uniform and PPE.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunities to gain additional industry qualifications.
• Pension scheme.
• 22 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Long-term career progression within a growing business.

If you are a dedicated Passive Fire Engineer looking to join a professional and expanding company, we'd love to hear from you.


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