Senior Fire Safety Engineer

Kiwa Nederland B.V.; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Kiwa Fire Safety Compliance (KFS) has an exciting opening for a Senior Fire Safety Engineer to join our Product Evaluation team. This is the perfect role if you are looking to advance your career in fire engineering. As a Senior Fire Safety Engineer, you will supervise and provide technical support to other members of the Product Evaluation Team. This role is located in Aylesbury, with hybrid working. Kiwa is a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification. Our company motto is: We create trust. We want you to trust us in becoming your employer of choice.

About the Role

As a Senior Fire Safety Engineer, you will:

• Be expected to understand your level of responsibility and work within the limit of your expertise.
• Provide support to product evaluation engineers to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, including support in reviewing reports.
• Adhere to the Register of Assessors and Reviewers in accordance with the Passive Fire Protection Forum (PFPF) ‘Guide to Undertaking Technical Assessments of Fire Performance of Construction Products Based on Fire Test Evidence’ (PFPF Guide), ensuring that all assessors and reviewers work within their competencies.
• Be able to author and review basic and intermediate reports in accordance with the PFPF Guide.
• Contribute to the team's financial performance by maintaining high utilisation levels and meeting personal invoicing goals.
• Undertake work which will demonstrate compliance with current legislation and aligns with the Company’s operational procedures.
• Build and maintain good relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide support to the Sales / Estimating team with producing fees / scope of service, as and when required.
• Contribute to a positive culture within the PE team.

Do you have what it takes?

• Level 7 qualification in a fire-related discipline or equivalent engineering master’s degree, along with relevant industry experience.
• Membership of a professional body (e.g., IFE, CABE, CIBSE), and commitment to ongoing professional development to IEng and ultimately CEng (Engineering Council).
• Proficient knowledge of product evaluation and understanding to apply technical and practical skills.
• Technical and functional responsibility with supervision of product evaluation engineers.
• The ability to perform advanced tasks typically without significant supervision.
• Effective interpersonal skills in communicating technical matters and project management skills.
• The ability to operate in accordance with safe systems of work.
• Collaborate and contribute to the implementation of new and best practice methods.

Excellent planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to work under pressure and meet targets independently.

• Relevant experience of balancing the needs of Customers, Shareholders, and Employees.
• Dynamism, accuracy, reliability, and results-oriented.
• Willingness to travel as and when required.

What can you expect from us in return?

• Generous Annual Leave – Starting at 25 days plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy additional leave and increased entitlement with length of service
• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced Family Leave – Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave with 6 months full pay, plus 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave
• Milestone Rewards – paid and unpaid sabbaticals, charity donations, personal gifts, and retail vouchers
• Salary Reviews
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Pension Contributions
• Life Assurance – 4x your annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Confidential support, advice, and counselling available 24/7, 365 days a year
• 24/7 GP Service – Access to medical advice anytime
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers – Supporting your health and well-being
• Welcome Pack – Filled with company-branded goodies to kickstart your journey with us

At Kiwa, we deliver results driven by our core values: Ambitious, Reliable, and Engaged—the principles that guide how we work with colleagues, customers, and everyone we encounter. We are committed to fostering personal development, encouraging you to be ambitious, explore new ideas, and contribute to making the world a safer, more sustainable place. Here, you’ll thrive in a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for growth and self-development. As an equal opportunity employer, Kiwa celebrates diversity and is dedicated to building an inclusive, supportive workplace. We embrace flexibility in hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds globally, ensuring a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation. Inclusivity and equality are core to who we are, and we uphold these values without exception. If you have any questions about this role and would like to speak with a member of the Talent Team, please email us at [e-mail].