Job Description
A well-established and expanding building consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Fire Engineer to support the continued growth of their specialist Fire Engineering division. This opportunity would suit a technically strong Senior Fire Engineer seeking greater project ownership, client exposure and long-term progression within a collaborative environment.
The successful Senior Fire Engineer will lead medium-sized schemes while supporting the delivery of large and complex projects across residential, commercial, education and mixed-use developments. The role offers a strong balance of technical delivery, mentoring responsibilities and client management.
The Senior Fire Engineer's Role
The appointed Senior Fire Engineer will be responsible for managing projects through all stages, ensuring fire strategies and technical solutions are delivered to a high standard. Duties will include:
- Preparing fire strategy reports and technical design documentation
- Leading client and design team meetings both remotely and in person
- Managing several live projects simultaneously from inception to completion
- Supporting business development activity and assisting with fee proposals
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Reviewing technical reports produced by junior team members
- Mentoring Graduate and Intermediate Engineers within the team
- Assisting with quality assurance processes and internal technical standards
- Supporting research initiatives and contributing to innovation within the business
- Working towards further professional accreditation and specialist expertise
The Senior Fire Engineer
To be considered for this Senior Fire Engineer position, applicants should ideally possess:
- A degree in Engineering, Fire Engineering or a related technical discipline
- Minimum 4 years' consultancy experience within Fire Engineering
- Strong technical understanding of UK Building Regulations and fire strategy design
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience managing projects independently
- A proactive and commercially aware approach
- Ambition to progress into leadership responsibilities over time
In Return?
- Salary: 55,000 - 65,000 DOE
- Hybrid working structure
- Bonus scheme
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private medical cover
- Enhanced pension contribution
- Professional membership support
- Structured career progression pathway
- Ongoing CPD and specialist training
- Opportunity to work on complex, high-value developments
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Senior Fire Engineer to join a forward-thinking consultancy offering varied projects, strong technical support and genuine long-term career development.
If you are a Senior Fire Engineer or other fire safety professional and considering your career opportunities, then contact Lauren Banks at Brandon James on (phone number removed).
Ref: LB2209
Senior Fire Engineer / Fire Engineering / Fire Strategy / Approved Document B / Building Safety Act / Performance-Based Design / Chartered Fire Engineer / IFE / Fire Safety Consultancy
