Fire Engineering Opportunities (Trainee to Senior)

Job Details

Salary Range:£41,771 - £53,460 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
Work Location:HIWFRS HQ, Eastleigh (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week:37
Contract Type:Permanent
Closing Date:19 February 2026

The Role

There is an exciting opportunity for several Trainee, Graduate and/or Senior Fire Engineers of various grades and experience to join our Fire Engineering and Consultation Team (FECT) on a permanent basis.

The Team is responsible for advising on the adequacy of fire safety messages in a wide range of new-build and renovation projects across Hampshire and Isle of Wight, as well as assisting our Protection Delivery teams in undertaking fire safety audits in complex premises.

As a Fire Engineer you will:

• Take the lead on behalf of the Fire Authority in relation to fire engineering projects within Hampshire and IOW to ensure building designs meet the requirement of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Ensure building regulation consultations are completed within statutory timeframes.
• Provide support and guidance to operational, enforcement, investigations and fire safety colleagues on built environment and technical matters.
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain high professional standards of practice.
• Maintain your own personal and professional development.
• Facilitate the sharing of relevant information with other areas of the organisation.

Further information on the salaries, job activities and expectations for each Fire Engineer position can be viewed in below Job Description and Person Specification links.

On the application form, we will ask which role you are applying for. Appropriate candidates will be interviewed, and if successful, offered the appropriate Fire Engineer position as per their qualifications and experience.

Successful candidates taken on as a Trainee Fire Engineer will be given full training to complete a minimum of a Level 6 Fire Engineering qualification from a recognised University or other awarding body and MUST be willing to complete this qualification within an appropriate timeframe.

Candidates taken on as Graduate Fire Engineers or Fire Engineer will be fully supported to complete further education and registration with the Engineering Council at IEng or CEng.

What we offer

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working.
• Salary sacrifice car and bike schemes.
• Discounts for emergency services workers at many retailers including Blue Light Card.
• Modern office spaces to work from.
• Family-friendly leave entitlements.

HIWFRS Values

• Reaching Further- Inspiring and challenging ourselves and others.
• Showing Respect- Fairness, honesty and integrity in everything we say and do.
• Supporting Others- Listening and acting with compassion and empathy.
• Everyone Playing Their Part- Recognising the contribution we all make.

Vetting Requirements

The roles are subject to Standard DBS Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion

Warren Lotriet, SM Protection Delivery Manager
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Corporate Equalities Employment Policy

In order to combat indirect discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied to any posts which may unintentionally exclude certain groups of potential applicants from applying or have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, disability, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, creed, sexuality, trade union activity or responsibility for dependants unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.