International Fire Engineering

Your Dedicated Fire Engineering Team
UK-Led. India-Delivered.

A structured three-phase model connecting UK-led oversight with India-based engineering capability — delivering scale, speed, and compliance without compromise.

Three-Phase Team Setup

From initial engagement to live project delivery — a proven process that builds your dedicated fire engineering team in approximately 3 months.

Phase 1
Months 0–1

Strategic &
Legal Setup

Client Request & FRE Engagement

Initial engagement confirmed. Client accountability remains UK-facing throughout the entire arrangement.

Define Contract Terms

Duration: minimum 2 years, maximum 4 years. Legally binding between FRE UK & FRE India, under Indian laws with UK RPI salary indexing.

Define Organisational Structure

Roles and reporting lines agreed: UK Project Manager leads; India-based Senior Engineer manages the local team.

Finalise Contract

Binding agreement executed across both entities before recruitment begins.

Phase 2
Months 1–2

Recruitment &
Infrastructure

Initiate Indian Recruitment

Senior Manager / Fire Safety Engineer hired as India-based team lead, supported by a UK Chartered Engineer throughout the process.

Setup CAD Workstations & IT Support

Full hardware and software infrastructure established for fire engineering production — AutoCAD, licensing, and secure file sharing.

Finalise Team & Issue Contracts

CAD technicians and fire engineers contracted and onboarded alongside the team lead.

Establishment & Custom Training

Months 1–3: bespoke training aligned to UK regulatory requirements, drawing standards, and client-specific workflows.

Phase 3
Months 3+

Operational
Delivery

Project Delivery Commences

Live fire engineering work begins across two delivery tracks depending on building type and complexity.

Standard Buildings

Residential and commercial projects delivered by the India-based team (CAD technician + fire engineer), coordinated by the UK project manager.

Exceptional Large Buildings

Complex or large-scale projects scoped separately with dedicated resources and bespoke pricing discussion.

←   Full Setup Window: Approximately 2–3 Months   →

Organisational Structure

Clear accountability at every level — with UK chartered oversight at the top and India-based delivery teams below.

Reporting & Accountability Chain
Client — Head of Fire Engineering or Client Fire Contract Manager
↓   Contract   ↓
FRE Ltd & Fire Project Manager UK-based · Chartered Engineer oversight
↓   Indian Engineering Team   ↓
Senior Manager / Fire Safety Engineer India-based team lead
CAD Technician &
Fire Engineer
CAD Technician &
Fire Engineer
CAD Technician &
Fire Engineer
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UK Accountability

Client accountability remains UK-facing at all times — no ambiguity on responsibility.

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Chartered Assurance

All technical outputs reviewed by UK Chartered Engineers before delivery.

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Coordinated Delivery

UK project manager coordinates the full delivery pipeline end to end.

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Engineering Delivery

India-based team provides appropriate fire engineering services to client requirements.

Trusted by Leading Organisations
MACE Network Rail West Midlands Railways Newcastle University Chiltern Railways

Ready to Build Your Fire Engineering Team?

Get in touch to discuss how the international team setup model can work for your organisation.

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