Lead Fire Remedial Engineer
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Lead Fire Remedial Engineer
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Lead Fire Remedial Engineer to lead fire damper inspection, passive fire stopping, and fire protection works across Swindon and surrounding areas. The role involves supervision, compliance documentation, and ensuring safety standards.
- Location: Swindon, Dorchester, Reading, Basingstoke, Bristol, Oxford (Mobile)
- Employment: Full time
- Ref: 91307
- Recruiter: Zehdan Raja - [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Role Responsibilities
- Carry out inspection and testing of fire dampers in accordance with BS 9999.
- Install access doors into ventilation systems in line with DW144/145.
- Install and repair passive fire stopping in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
- Maintain personal tools, equipment, and materials.
- Produce written reports and maintain accurate compliance documentation.
- Lead the installation and repair of passive fire protection systems in line with FIRAS third‑party certification.
- Install fire batts, sealants, collars, wraps, linear joint seals, fire boards, and penetration seals following tested system details (EI60 / EI120).
- Supervise operatives to ensure certified, compliant fire stopping works.
- Ensure material traceability and correct system use.
- Complete and review photographic evidence and installation documentation for audit purposes.
- Label and identify fire stopping works in line with certification schemes.
- Liaise with clients, site management, and compliance teams.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in fire damper inspection and testing to BS 9999 standards.
- Knowledge of ventilation system management (TR19).
- Experience installing access doors (DW144/145).
- Competence in ductwork modifications for fire damper installation.
- Understanding of UK fire safety legislation and compartmentation principles.
- Experience working within FIRAS or similar certification schemes.
- Strong knowledge of the Fire Safety Order 2005 and Approved Document B.
- Desirable: Valid CSCS/CITB Card, NVQ Level in Fire Protection/Ductwork/Construction, IPAF/PASMA.
- Valid UK Driving Licence.
What's in it for you?
- Access to a virtual GP for you and your household.
- Financial wellbeing support through Salary Finance, including early access to earned pay.
- Access to our Choices lifestyle benefits platform (buy extra holidays, dental cover, tech purchases, insurance options and more).
- High‑street discounts through MiDeals plus a cycle‑to‑work scheme.
- Life cover up to four times your salary, enhanced pension contributions, SAYE scheme, and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Matching Share Plan.
- Recognition through [Employer hidden] Stars – with monthly prizes and a £10,000 annual top award.
- Training and career development opportunities through wide-ranging learning resources.
- Be part of a business with 80,000 colleagues supporting major UK sectors from government sites to hospitals and schools.
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How to Apply
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