Job Description
A leading global engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to join their team.
The Senior Fire Engineer will work across a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects spanning transport, healthcare, residential, commercial, and infrastructure sectors.
The Senior Fire Engineer will play a key role in delivering innovative, performance-based fire engineering solutions on complex and large-scale developments.
The Senior Fire Engineer's Role
The Senior Fire Engineer will lead the delivery of fire engineering services across the full project lifecycle, from concept through to detailed design.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing comprehensive fire safety strategies for a wide range of projects
- Reviewing designs to ensure compliance with current regulations and standards
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective fire safety solutions
- Undertaking and overseeing fire and smoke modelling and interpreting results
- Managing fire engineering elements of projects to meet deadlines and budgets
- Conducting site visits, inspections, and technical assessments
- Carrying out peer reviews and maintaining high-quality deliverables
- Engaging with clients and stakeholders, providing expert technical advice
- Supporting business development and resource planning activities
The Senior Fire Engineer
The successful Senior Fire Engineer will demonstrate strong leadership, technical expertise, and consultancy experience.
Essential:
- Degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline
- Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)
- Strong experience with fire and smoke modelling tools (CFD, evacuation, or zone models)
- In-depth knowledge of UK and international fire standards (e.g. NFPA, IBC)
- Excellent report writing, communication, and presentation skills
- Proven experience delivering performance-based fire engineering solutions
Desirable:
- Experience across both building and infrastructure projects
- Familiarity with advanced modelling tools such as Fire Dynamics Simulator
In Return?
The Senior Fire Engineer will benefit from:
- 50,000- 60,000
- A collaborative and forward-thinking environment
- Clear career progression and professional development support
- Flexible and agile working arrangements
- A comprehensive benefits package supporting wellbeing and financial security
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Fire Engineer seeking to progress within a globally recognised and innovative consultancy.
Ref: LB 21722
Senior Fire Engineers exploring new career opportunities are encouraged to send their CV or profile to Lauren Banks at Brandon James on (phone number removed).
Fire Engineering / Fire Strategy / ADB / BS 9999 / BS 9991 / Building Safety Act / IFE / IFSM / Chartered Fire Engineer / AIFireE / MIFireE / CFD Modelling / Fire Safety Design / Fire Safety Strategy / Fire Safety Compliance / Fire Safety Consultancy / Fire Risk Management / Midlands / North
