Salary range: £65,000 per annum - £80,000 depending on skills and experience.
Location: Remote / Hybrid
Working Pattern: We operate a flexible hybrid working pattern at Occam Group, with time split between the office, client sites and working from home.
Closing date is 26th September 2025, please apply before the closing date.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The successful Fire Assessor will lead in delivering fire strategies, fire risk assessments, and design-stage consultancy services. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the Fire Assessor will help ensure support safety of Critical National Infrastructure such as submarines, power stations and explosives facilities.
This opportunity allows the Fire Assessor to develop Occam Group’s service delivery in Fire Engineering and Assessment, while supporting the development of junior staff and supporting our Fire Assessor associates on existing projects. The new Fire Engineering and Assessment service will include Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR), fire dynamics, compartmentation, evacuation modelling, and passive/active fire protection solutions.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A degree in Fire Safety Engineering, Fire Protection Technologies or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical skills with a problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with clients, design teams, and regulatory bodies.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Consultancy experience (desirable).
  This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Fire Assessor to take the next step in their career and help lead the growth of this service. If you’re ready to apply your skills and develop in a fast-paced, supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you!
  Due to the nature of the work that the Occam Group undertake, you must be a UK national in order to apply. You will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.

• Developing fire safety strategies, reports, technical notes and sketches, ensuring compliance with fire regulations.
• Leading or contributing to design reviews, assessing fire safety risks and proposing practical, effective solutions.
• Conduct fire engineering analysis, including smoke and evacuation modelling, temperature spread calculations, and structural assessments.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, and statutory authorities, ensuring fire safety measures align with project requirements.
• Work with advanced computer modelling software to perform fire dynamics assessments and simulations.