Fire Safety Engineer (Passive Fire Protection | Remote | UK hours) full time

This PropPerly (UK-based virtual assistant agency) job post is intended for Filipino Virtual Assistants currently based in the Philippines to work with one of our clients.

How to Apply

Submit the following via email to [email protected] with subject: Remote Fire Safety Engineer (Passive Fire Protection)

• Your CV in PDF format
• A short audio introduction (2-3 minutes) recorded via Vocaroo.com explaining: (1) your current or most recent role in fire safety or fire protection design (2) your experience with passive fire protection, fire doors, compartmentation, or fire stopping (3) software you regularly use (AutoCAD, Revit, fire safety reporting tools) (4) one example of a complex fire safety report, technical specification, or compliance document you have prepared
• A portfolio sample if available — one redacted example of a technical specification, report, or compartmentation drawing
• Applications without the audio introduction will not be considered.

Important

• We are specifically looking for a top-performing fire safety technical professional with a proven track record. This is not a step-up role for someone moving into fire safety for the first time. Candidates with prior commercial estimating experience but no technical fire safety background should not apply.

About the Role

• We are recruiting on behalf of an established passive fire protection specialist looking to hire a senior remote Fire Safety Engineer. This is a full-time, fully remote role reporting to the company's Head of Technical, supporting the technical compliance and documentation function across multiple live projects.
• You will support the senior team with desk-based technical work, freeing them up for site delivery and client interface.

What You'll Own

• Technical review and drafting of fire safety specifications, scopes of work, and remedial strategies
• Preparation and quality control of O&M manuals, handover packs, and certification documentation
• Compilation and formatting of fire door, compartmentation, and fire risk assessment reports
• Technical drawings and specifications using AutoCAD or Revit
• Documentation systems and certification tracking
• Quality assurance against fire safety standards and regulations

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Technical with desk-based technical review work
• Compile and quality-check O&M manuals and handover documentation
• Prepare and format fire safety reports (fire doors, compartmentation, fire risk assessments)
• Draft technical specifications and scopes of work
• Maintain certification tracking and compliance documentation
• Produce technical drawings using AutoCAD or Revit as required
• Work closely with the senior team to ensure technical consistency across projects
• Training on client-specific standards is provided.

Required (Non-Negotiable)

• 5+ years experience in fire safety, fire engineering, fire protection design, or passive fire protection
• Strong knowledge of passive fire protection principles (fire doors, compartmentation, fire stopping)
• Experience preparing technical fire safety reports, specifications, or compliance documentation
• AutoCAD or Revit proficiency for technical drawings
• Strong written and spoken English
• Available to work full-time during client business hours, Monday to Friday (approximately 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM client time), including a one-hour unpaid meal break
• Reliable home office setup with high-speed internet
• Applications that do not meet the 5+ years of fire safety experience will not be considered.

Preferred / Bonus

• PRC-licensed Fire Protection Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, or Civil Engineer with fire safety specialisation
• NFPA codes knowledge (NFPA 80, NFPA 101)
• Knowledge of Philippine Fire Code 2019
• Prior international fire safety standards experience
• Fire risk assessment report preparation experience
• O&M manual and handover documentation experience
• Construction or specialist contracting industry background

Who This Role Suits

• A technical fire safety professional who enjoys both desk-based work and complex documentation
• Someone who is methodical, detail-oriented, and quality-driven
• A professional comfortable with technical compliance and documentation rigour

What We Offer

• Hourly Rate: Between $7.50 and $9.00, based on experience and seniority
• USD payments via Wise with Hubstaff time tracking
• Full-time, long-term role with a growing business
• Client-specific onboarding and training provided
• Direct reporting to the Head of Technical with high visibility and trust
• Annual performance reviews with structured pay progression

Schedule

• UK Hours: between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM - Monday to Friday - Full-Time (40 hours per week)