A Fire Engineer’s Perspective on Yorkshire’s Tallest Building

Leeds is well-known for its buzzing music scene and rich history, but there’s something new on the horizon that’s bound to grab your attention in the skyline — Arena Point. This building is set to rise to 134 metres, making it Yorkshire’s tallest student accommodation (to date) upon completion in 2026. The building comprises; 45 […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 24th February 2025

Celebration at Center Parcs!

By: Nick Swailes, Senior Associate Every December, amidst the hustle and bustle of year-end activities, the entire DFC team get together for a much anticipated and well-deserved celebration. This year we gathered at Center Parcs – Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire and what a great event it turned out to be for a bit of festive […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 23rd January 2025

Exciting Changes to Our Employee Benefits!

By: Gareth Ainley, Senior Associate and Iris Chang, Associate Over the last year, DFC undertook a review of employee benefits, with a particular focus on the annual leave policy. Our aim is to enhance flexibility and to be more inclusive for all team members as we understand that everyone has different needs when it comes […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 10th January 2025

DFC becomes employee-owned

We are excited to announce that as of December 2024, Design Fire Consultants Ltd (DFC) has transitioned to being an employee-owned business through the establishment of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). This means that our team become beneficiaries of the trust, ensuring that DFC continues to operate for employees’ benefit now and in the future. […]

Posted by Iain Macfarlane
On 13th December 2024

Jack and Krishna join DFC

We are delighted to welcome two new members to our team: Jack Mitchell and Krish Bommanaboyina. Jack Mitchell, Trainee Engineer Jack is currently studying for an MEng Fire Engineering at the University of Central Lancashire. After thoroughly enjoying his recent Summer Placement with us, he decided to join DFC in a part-time role while he […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 6th December 2024

2024 New Starters Event

DFC takes pride in our team’s continuous growth at all levels of the business. Following the success of last year’s inaugural New Starters event, we had the pleasure of welcoming nine new starters for 2024 to a fun-filled day of team building at our Leeds office. To keep things enjoyable and avoid any cringe-worthy icebreaker […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 26th November 2024

My First Year at DFC

As we gear up to invite a new wave of talented graduates to consider joining the Design Fire Consultants (DFC) family, we couldn’t be more excited to share insights from last year’s graduates about their first year at DFC. Their experiences capture the supportive and nurturing environment we strive to create. From learning opportunities to […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 22nd November 2024

Dr Florian Block joins DFC

Design Fire Consultants (DFC) is delighted to announce that Dr Florian Block has joined us as an Associate Director to lead our Structural Fire Engineering (SFE) team. With over 20 years of experience, Florian has been instrumental in some of the UK’s most iconic structural projects, including the Battersea Power Station redevelopment and the London […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 15th November 2024

Dates for Your Diary: 2024 DFC Careers Fair Roadshows

Our recruitment team has been on the road recently, visiting a number of universities and engaging with bright minds at various careers fairs. This has been a fantastic opportunity for us to connect with future talent and share our insights into the field of fire engineering. University of Central Lancashire: Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths & Construction […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 23rd October 2024

Iolanda Del Prete joins DFC

We are delighted to announce that Iolanda Del Prete has joined DFC as an Associate in our London office. Iolanda is a Chartered Engineer and a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). She holds a PhD in Structural Fire Engineering, through a collaboration with University of Naples and University of Edinburgh. Prior to […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 22nd October 2024

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