Fire and Safety Consultant
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
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£46,100
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2129 (79% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £46,100, and Criterion Capital is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2122 (Mechanical engineers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2129 Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified Most likely code | £33,400 | £36,900 | £41,500 | £46,100 |
2122 Mechanical engineers Also possible | £33,400 | £37,400 | £42,100 | £46,800 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Criterion Capital is seeking an experienced Fire and Safety Consultant to join our in-house Design and Technical Team, supporting hotel, residential and mixed-use developments across our property portfolio.
Working within our self-delivery model, you will coordinate fire safety strategies, manage external fire engineering consultants and provide technical support throughout the design and construction process. The role will involve reviewing fire strategies, preparing technical documentation and undertaking site inspections to ensure fire safety requirements are integrated into practical, compliant and buildable design solutions.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of UK fire safety regulations and experience working across design and construction, ideally within hotel, residential or refurbishment projects.
The Role
The Fire Consultant will work closely with internal Design, Technical and Construction teams, external consultants, specialist subcontractors and approving authorities to coordinate fire safety requirements from feasibility through to construction and handover, across RIBA Stages 0–6.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinate fire safety strategies from feasibility and design development through to construction and handover.
- Manage external fire engineering consultants, including scopes of work, programmes, technical deliverables and quality of output.
- Act as the key point of contact for fire engineering matters across internal design and construction teams.
- Prepare, review and coordinate fire strategy reports, technical assessments, calculations and supporting design documentation.
- Review means of escape, evacuation strategies, compartmentation, firefighting access and active and passive fire protection requirements.
- Coordinate fire safety requirements with architectural, structural and MEP designs, including fire alarms, sprinklers, smoke control and fire stopping.
About You
- Degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years' relevant UK fire engineering experience, ideally within hotel, residential, refurbishment or mixed-use projects.
- Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations, Approved Document B, BS 9991, BS 9999 and other relevant fire safety standards.
- Experience preparing fire strategy reports, reviewing fire safety designs and undertaking site inspections.
- Good understanding of active and passive fire protection systems and multidisciplinary design coordination.
- Experience managing external consultants, reviewing technical submissions and resolving design and construction issues.
- Understanding of fire safety requirements throughout the design, construction and handover stages.
Desirable
- Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), or working towards professional membership or registration.
- Experience with high-rise residential buildings, hotels and commercial-to-residential or hotel conversions.
- Familiarity with Building Safety Regulator requirements and higher-risk building procedures.
- Experience working within an in-house design, technical or construction team.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Criterion Capital, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified (SOC 2129) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~167k in sample- Middle half £37,856–59,488
- Median £46,280
- Going rate £46,100
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–41,500
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Criterion Capital holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2129 going rate of £46,100. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.