Post: Building Design Consultation Hub Technician
Salary range: £43,636 – £49,961 per annum (an additional Market Rate supplement may be applied depending on qualifications held)
Grade: FRS D
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time (although part time / job share arrangements may also be considered)
Application closing date: 4 PM on Tuesday 07 April 2026
London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s fire and rescue service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city. Employing over 5000 people across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer 999 calls), fire safety and our non-operational team (our team who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, which includes Fleet, IT, HR, Finance, Procurement, Communications team and many more).
Your chance to make a difference to the built environment in London.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a team focussed on promoting improvement in the fire safety design of the built environment within London. The Building Design Consultation Hub (BDCH) forms part of the Fire Engineering Group and consults with key stakeholders on the design of buildings throughout the capital.
BDCH are primarily responsible for responding to Building Regulation consultation requests, planning submissions and assessing designs on behalf of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) as part of the Gateway 2 process; reviewing plans, technical drawings and fire strategies etc. Assessing and commenting on the suitability of the proposed designs in relation to current guidance documents/codes of practise to ensure sufficient fire safety provisions are provided, thereby making London a safer place.
You will need to be flexible, respond positively to change and be prepared for continuous learning and professional development throughout your time in this role. The Regulations governing the fire safety aspects of buildings are evolving and you will need to ensure that you keep up to date with developments to maintain expected competence levels.
Successful candidates will be highly motivated and organised individuals with excellent communication skills, who have a fire safety background/qualification and/or demonstrable knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the role.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs-london-fire-gov-uk.jobsmarket.site/pages/en-gb/jobs to access the full advert.
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
Eligibility
Ideally the post holder will hold a minimum Level 4 certificate or diploma in fire safety but other relevant fire safety qualifications may be considered
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV, a copy of your fire safety qualification and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:
1. Fire Safety: Qualifications, knowledge and experience to consider and technically review fire safety design proposals for all premises types to assess their risks and the adequacy of their fire safety arrangements, as well as an understanding of current fire safety legislation and associated guidance and regulations.
2. Communication Skills: Well-developed interpersonal skills in order to develop and maintain effective relationships internally and externally, working as part of a team ensuring high levels of customer care.
3. Organisation: Experience of organising, planning and prioritising your workload to meet deadlines and targets to ensure that both routine and unexpected tasks are completed in detail and promptly.
Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
Stage 2
Assessment and Interview.
Assessment for this role is due to take place in May 2026. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Hybrid working is available, subject to business need.
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loan
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation
Criminal records check
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.