🚀 Kickstart Your Career in Fire Engineering with an OFR Apprenticeship 🚀 Are you a passionate problem solver? Interested in STEM subjects and wanting to make a real impact on building safety? Then our fire engineering apprenticeships could be the perfect start to your career! At OFR Consultants we’re offering apprenticeship opportunities in our London, Manchester and Bath offices. This is an exciting opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience alongside expert fire engineers whilst studying towards an industry-recognised qualification. Why choose an apprenticeship with OFR? 🔥 Work on cutting-edge fire safety projects 🔥 Gain valuable qualifications with paid study time 🔥 Be mentored by industry leading engineers in a supportive environment If you’re aged 18+ and have an interest in STEM subjects, then an apprenticeship with OFR might be for you! To find out more about our apprenticeship offering, visit our website or apply directly via the link below (see link in comments). #OFR #OFRConsultants #Fireengineers #Fireengineering #Firesafety #OFRpeople #apprenticeships
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We are OFR Consultants, an independent consultancy dedicated to addressing fire safety challenges.
About us
OFR is a dedicated fire engineering consultancy; founded in the UK in January 2016, our business has grown to over 100 staff across 7 UK offices delivering high-quality support to projects across the UK and around the world. We’re the UK’s leading independent fire and risk consultants and continue to be recognised in the industry through awards for our work and the talent of our colleagues. OFR is wholly owned by internal shareholders who work within our business. This model gives staff the opportunity to have an active role in the future of this rapidly growing consultancy, whilst enabling independence and flexibility to rapidly respond to the market. We invest in our people and give them the opportunities to grow their knowledge and skillsets whilst working on varied and engaging projects for our clients. Our team has received recognition through many high quality projects across the UK for major clients including Google, The All England Lawn Tennis Club, Urban Splash, the Rugby Football Union, and a range of domestic and global contractors. We’re always on the lookout for graduate and experienced engineers to join us and help us grow the business, aswell as themselves.
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- Industry
- Construction
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Manchester, Manchester
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2016
- Specialties
- fire engineering, consultancy, construction, Consultants , and CFD
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We are pleased to report that the RIBA Journal has given a ‘Special Mention’ to Halifax Bus Station in the 2025 RIBA MacEwen Awards. Working closely with Stephen George + Partners LLP and Willmott Dixon, OFR Consultants’ involvement in the project included the production of a detailed fire strategy and support throughout RIBA Stage 4, construction support and pre-occupation fire risk assessments, as well as the production of a Fire Safety Management Plan ready for handover. Congratulations to all involved in the project including our very own Laura Smith and Yong Jie Neo. To read more, visit the link in our comments. 👇 West Yorkshire Combined Authority / Willmott Dixon / Stephen George + Partners LLP / Calderdale Council #OFR #OFRConsultants #firesafety #fireengineers #fireengineering #transport #busstation #award #specialmention #ribajournal #halifax #MacEwenaward2025
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🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We’re proud to share that Danny Hopkin, Director at OFR Consultants, has joined the Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures (CROSS) fire safety expert panel. 🙌 CROSS (Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures) plays a critical role in improving safety across the built environment by facilitating independent and confidential safety reporting. Danny’s expertise in structural fire engineering, mass timber performance and research to support fire safety policy will assist the panel’s work in analysing safety reports, sharing knowledge and informing best practices. At OFR, we’re committed to research-led fire safety improvements, and Danny’s involvement in CROSS further reflects this. Read more about CROSS and Danny’s role by clicking on the link in the comments, below.👇 Congratulations Danny! 👏 #OFR #OFRConsultants #firesafety #builtenvironment #fireengineering #fireengineers #CROSSUK
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On Friday we had the pleasure of attending the Forever Manchester Birthday Party held at the beautiful Kimpton Clocktower Hotel. It was a fantastic evening filled with good food, entertainment and some incredibly inspiring stories from organisations and individuals who are doing amazing things in their communities. OFR Consultants sponsored the ‘Forever Futures’ award on the night, and we’re thrilled to congratulate WAVE Adventure on their win. Wave Adventure provide high-quality outdoor activities for under-represented communities, helping people to build confidence, skills and harness their love for the outdoors. Their work is truly inspiring and we’re proud to support an organisation making such a meaningful impact in the community. Well done Wave Adventure on this well-deserved recognition! #OFR #OFRconsultants #fireengineering #FMBday25 #Forevermanchester #communitysupport #skillsforthefuture #communityawards #Waveadventure
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OFR Consultants is committed to supporting initiatives that really make a difference in the community, so we’re delighted to be sponsoring an award at the Forever Manchester Birthday Party tonight, for the fifth year in a row! The ‘Forever Futures’ award celebrates organisations that are making a lasting impact by sharing their skills and knowledge to promote lifelong learning and development in the community, and there are some incredible organisations shortlisted including: ⭐️ Little Green Sock Project ⭐️ Manchester Carers Centre ⭐️ Smart Works Greater Manchester ⭐️ Walthew House ⭐️ WAVE Adventure Good luck to all of the nominees – we can’t wait to celebrate with you. And a big THANK YOU to Forever Manchester for the incredible work they do across the region. 👏 #OFR #OFRconsultants #fireengineering #FMBday25 #Forevermanchester #communitysupport #skillsforthefuture #communityawards
Thanks to OFR Consultants for sponsoring the Forever Futures award at our Birthday Party! This award is given in recognition of a group who are sharing their skills and knowledge with others to promote lifelong learning and skills development. The shortlist is: Little Green Sock Project, Manchester Carers Centre, Smart Works Greater Manchester, Walthew House, WAVE Adventure. #FMBDAY25 #ForeverManchester
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Here at OFR Consultants we are thrilled to announce that our work on one of London’s most iconic developments, 99 Bishopsgate, has received approval. 👏 This 54-storey tower is set to reshape the city skyline, delivering over 1 million sq ft of state-of-the-art office space, alongside more than 60,000 sq ft of vibrant public and cultural amenities. As part of this groundbreaking project, we are proud to have contributed to innovative sustainability initiatives, urban greening with extensive vertical gardens, and the integration of public spaces that will create a new cultural gateway to the city. With new pedestrian routes, a dynamic city market, and a cultural hub that fosters inclusivity and creativity, 99 Bishopsgate is not only transforming the city’s landscape, but is also contributing towards its economic growth. This project is a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation within the built environment. Congratulations to all involved in this project, we can’t wait to see the vision come to life! 🙌 Brookfield Properties / RSHP / Atelier Ten / DP9 Limited / Townscape / Vertical Transportation Ltd / Andy Sturgeon / GIA Surveyors / Trium / Momentum Transport Consultancy / Kanda Consulting / JLL / Multiplex / Ramboll / Sherry Dobbin OFR Consultants: Janine K. / Jack W. / Mark Cameron-Norris / Chloe Harrop #OFR #OFRConsultants #FireEngineers #FireEngineering #LondonSkyline #UrbanDevelopment #FireSafety #Architecture #CityofLondon
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This week, Associate Director Kate Swinburne represented OFR Consultants at the Scottish Government Futures Board and Stakeholder Event on the Grenfell Phase 2 Report. This important discussion covered fire safety standards, engineering education and industry collaboration. Tap below to read more about the key takeaways from this critical event, along with Kate’s insights. #OFR #OFRconsultants #fireengineers #fireengineering #GrenfellPhase2 #firesafetystandards #industrycollaboration
🔥 As President of the Scotland Branch Council for the The Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), I recently attended the 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝟮 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, hosted by the Building Standards Hub. The agenda explored the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 report recommendations in a Scottish context, including their impact on: ➡️ 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: Training, education, and professional standards. ➡️ 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀: Evaluating current guidance and identifying areas for improvement. ➡️ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Strengthening regulations and collaboration with UK Government. ➡️ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: Improving capability across the industry. 💬 Robust discussions focused on improving competence throughout the construction sector, the evolving and critical role of fire safety engineers, and whether existing guidance is requires significant revision. Alongside jim mann, the Scotland Branch Secretary, and Steve Hamm, the The Institution of Fire Engineers CEO, we represented the views of the Scotland branch members and shared insights on relevant work being done by the wider IFE. 💡 As a branch and Institution, we look forward to further discussions on how these recommendations can be adapted for applicability in Scotland and how we can support implementation of the changes required to improve the industry.
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The team here at OFR Consultants have been investigating key fire safety challenges in timber-clad facade design. Their latest study explores the impact of thermal modifications, fire-retardant treatments, and timber slat orientation on fire spread. Read more about their findings below. 👇 #ofr #ofrconsultants #fireengineers #fireengineering #timber #timbercladdesign #timberresearch #firesafety #firesafetyresearch
Our latest study, with Danny Hopkin, Michael Spearpoint, Carmen Gorska, Chris Mayfield, and myself, investigates, through an experimental programme, the fire safety challenges and innovations in timber-clad facade design. The study was motivated by the 2019 Samuel Garside House fire in the UK. We explored crucial questions: - How do thermal modifications of timber slats affect fire spread? - How do timber slats with fire-retardant treatments perform and do they offer long-term safety? - And does the orientation of timber slats matter? Our findings aimed to inform practitioners, researchers, and technical policy on timber cladding hazards and design. Interested in the detailed results and their implications? Discover more in our full publication (link in the first comment). We would like to thank the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Building Safety Regulator's (BSR) Technical Policy Division for supporting this work. #TimberCladding #FireSafety #ExternalFireSpread #ThermallyModifiedTimber
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Proud to be Protecting Our Planet 🌍 At OFR Consultants, sustainability drives every decision we make. That’s why we’re thrilled to report that, through our partnership with the World Land Trust’s Carbon Balanced Programme, we helped to mitigate the equivalent of 75.290 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in 2024. This programme works to protect some of the world’s most threatened tropical forest habitats, with vital projects currently active in Ecuador, Guatemala and Mexico. By supporting this initiative, we’re not just offsetting emissions – we’re investing in a healthier, greener future for generations to come. We’re proud to partner with the World Land Trust in their mission to protect and restore these critical ecosystems. 🌱 #OFR #OFRConsultants #FireEngineers #FireEngineering #Sustainability #CarbonBalanced #WorldLandTrust #SustainableFuture
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Making Blue Monday Brighter: Connection Matters 💫 Today is ‘Blue Monday’, a name typically given to the third Monday of January. The term was coined as it’s viewed as the ‘saddest day of the year’, a time when the festivities of Christmas and New Year have passed, payday is yet to arrive, and the weather is dark and gloomy. But for the Samaritans it’s out with the blue and in with the brew! Acknowledging that feeling low isn’t just reserved for one particular day of the year, they’ve re-named today ‘Brew Monday’, a day when checking-in and catching up with others (ideally over a brew!) is encouraged. ☕️☕️ At OFR Consultants we’re proud to have a team of Mental Health First Aiders who play an important role in fostering a supportive and open culture, providing a listening ear and offering guidance to colleagues as-and-when needed. Today, we check in with some of our Mental Health First Aiders to get some advice from them on how to improve your day and take care of your Mental Health. Remember, a simple ‘how are you?’, can make a world of difference. So why not take a moment today to connect with someone, you never know how much they might need it. 💙 #OFR #OFRConsultants #FireEngineers #FireEngineering #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #CheckIn #SupportiveCulture #BrewMonday
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