DFC welcome Matthew Eyre

We recently welcomed Matthew Eyre to our growing team in the Manchester office. Having worked as a Chartered Professional Engineer in Australia, and most recently spending a couple of years in China, Matthew has decided to return to the UK. Matthew is well qualified, with three Masters degrees, 8 years fire engineering experience, and has […]

Posted by Iain Macfarlane
On 11th September 2019

Merl Forrer joins DFC

DFC is delighted to announce that Merl Forrer has joined our team in Manchester. Merl moves over to the consultancy side of the industry after 19 years in the Fire Service. A Fellow of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), Merl has a Masters degree in Fire Engineering and brings a wealth of experience in […]

Posted by Iain Macfarlane
On 7th May 2019

DFC is recruiting

We are looking to recruit experienced fire engineers into our Manchester office. Located in the Ancoats Urban Village, the DFC Manchester office is a young, vibrant environment for which we are seeking to fill several roles, including Engineer, Senior Engineer and Associate grades. DFC is a group of people who deliver excellence and genuine value […]

Posted by Iain Macfarlane
On 5th June 2017

Stephen Murphy joins DFC

DFC are pleased to confirm the expansion of our Manchester team with the addition of Stephen Murphy as senior fire engineer. Stephen joins with ten years of consultancy experience following a BSc and MSc in fire safety engineering, having initially entered the design industry with a BSc in Architectural Technology. With project experience ranging from subterranean […]

Posted by Iain Macfarlane
On 21st February 2017

Award Winner – Hallé St. Peter’s Phase 2

Fantastic news to start our day! Last night, the Manchester Society of Architects awarded ‘Best Unbuilt Community Project’ to Hallé St. Peter’s Phase 2 extension project. This innovative extension will rise from the ground in Cutting Room Square, Ancoats, to provide rehearsal, performance and education space for the Hallé. It will be an eye catching […]

Posted by Anna Hutchinson
On 22nd July 2016

DFC Opens Manchester Office

We recently moved into our new home in Manchester, affirming our commitment to the city. Our Jactin House home was originally built as a workhouse and hostel and has just undergone a complete refurbishment. The part new build and part refurbished building results in a striking work environment with exposed brick, large windows and exposed timber […]

Posted by Iain Macfarlane
On 6th June 2016

Iris Chang joins DFC

Furthering our commitment to the North West, we’d like to welcome Iris Chang who joins us in our new Manchester office. Iris has a MEng in Structural and Fire Safety Engineering and has worked on many projects across different sectors, in particular Commercial, Residential and Healthcare. She has been involved in schemes that are at their design, […]

Posted by Iain Macfarlane
On 16th May 2016

Anna Hutchinson joins DFC

Anna Hutchinson joins DFC to underpin the daily running of the firm with an organised, pro-active approach. She has over 15 years’ experience in administrative and event coordination roles, and some years lecturing in Interior Design. Her dual-pronged career furnishes her with an array of skills. Formerly, Anna spent nine years at an international multidisciplinary […]

Posted by Iain Macfarlane
On 6th April 2016

We’re hiring! With a wide range of iconic projects and a continual stream of equally impressive new commissions, we’re now looking to expand our team of fire engineers in Manchester, Leeds and London. DFC is a vibrant company, with core values of quality, delivery, enthusiasm, flexibility and time to enjoy your life. We’d love to […]

Posted by Iain Macfarlane
On 11th February 2016

Adam Monaghan joins DFC

Adam Monaghan joins DFC as a Director to set up and lead their Manchester office. Adam had previously held the role of Fire Engineering leader for Arup in Manchester for over 11 years. Adam has been undertaking fire engineering in the North West for over 15 years, and has worked on a huge selection of […]

Posted by Iain Macfarlane
On 23rd November 2015

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