Fire Strategy Specialist

Fire Strategy Specialist (Tier 3 / Advanced IFSM) 📍 East London (Hybrid - 2 days in office) 💰 Up to £70,000 + Car, Fuel Card & Benefits My client, a leading Fire Safety consultancy based in East London, is seeking an experienced Fire Strategy Specialist (Tier 3 / Advanced IFSM) to join their growing team. Reporting to the Fire Safety Manager, this role is focused on delivering high-quality fire strategy and design solutions across a varied project portfolio. You will play a key role in the development, review, and technical justification of fire strategies, ensuring full compliance with UK Building Regulations and supporting performance-based design where required. This is a technical specialist position, offering advanced depth in fire strategy and design rather than operational oversight. Key Responsibilities Prepare and review fire strategy reports for new and existing buildings Ensure compliance with Approved Document B, BS 9999, BS 7974 and PAS 9980 Provide technical input on escape strategy, compartmentation, smoke control and fire systems Support performance-based design and provide clear, defensible technical justifications Work closely with architects, design teams, and stakeholders on complex projects Contribute to planning, Building Control consultations and regulatory engagement Requirements Tier 3 / Advanced IFSM (essential) Level 4 qualification in Fire Safety / Fire Risk Assessment (or equivalent experience) Advanced training in Fire Strategy / Fire Engineering principles Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and design standards Ongoing CPD in fire strategy, engineering principles and legislation Package & Benefits Salary up to £70,000 (flexible for the right candidate) Company car + fuel card Hybrid working (2 days in the office) Laptop, expenses covered, and strong CPD support