Degree Apprenticeship

Are you ready to launch your career into the stratosphere? Design Fire Consultants Ltd (DFC) is looking to shape the next generation of Fire Engineers through participation in the University of Central Lancashire’s (UCLan) brand new Fire Engineering Degree Apprenticeship programme, starting in September 2023. DFC is the UK’s leading independent fire engineering consultancy, and […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 29th June 2023

June’s Double Planning Approvals for DFC’s Clients

Manchester City Council approves two major projects that DFC is currently working on at First Street and a nearby site. These are: One Medlock Street, and House of Social. We have been working closely with our clients and the design teams to provide Fire Engineering expertise to support their planning applications. One Medlock Street, Manchester […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 22nd June 2023

George Wood Joins DFC

We have recently welcomed George Wood to DFC. George has joined as a Senior Engineer, based in our Leeds office. George is an Associate member of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) with a MEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Huddersfield. Prior to joining DFC, George has worked for an international multi-disciplinary engineering company for several years […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 20th June 2023

DFC Summer Party

Last Thursday we hosted a bit of a summer party in our new Sheffield office. With it being holiday season, we didn’t have the full team turnout but a few of us gathered in our on-site bar (yes, some good planning on our part!) to enjoy the sunny weather with some food and a few […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 19th June 2023

Adam joins Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Webinar on Planning Gateway One

DFC Director, Adam Monaghan joins Health and Safety Executive’s Mark Wilson, Operational Lead for Policy and Planning Gateway One, in the webinar’s Q&A session to discuss Planning Gateway One. What is planning gateway one (PGO)? PGO was the first step in transforming the regulatory framework for building safety in England following the Grenfell Tower tragedy. […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 6th June 2023

1,000+ Trees Planted by DFC in the Scottish Highlands

In early 2021, DFC started its sustainable journey by committing to planting a tree per month for every staff member in a Scottish rewilding project led by the charity Trees for Life. This month marks a very important occasion as DFC’s tree grove has reached the major milestone of 1,000 trees! Jonny Joinson, Director commented: […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 5th June 2023