Fire Engineer

An opportunity has arisen for a Lead Fire Engineer to join an established consultancy providing fire safety engineering services.

This full-time, permanent role offers excellent benefits and a salary range of £45,000 - £63,000.

As a Lead Fire Engineer, you will be leading and delivering fire engineering strategies and solutions for complex building projects while liaising closely with stakeholders.

You will be responsible for:

1. Preparing technical documentation including fee proposals and fire strategy reports.
2. Conducting site visits, attending meetings, and communicating strategies with clients and design teams.
3. Assessing architectural plans to identify compliance risks and value-engineering opportunities.
4. Performing evacuation time calculations and analysing means of escape.
5. Supporting evacuation modelling and fire dynamics simulations.
6. Providing technical input into radiant heat, smoke control, and occupant movement calculations.
7. Reviewing designs from third parties for compliance and verification.

What we are looking for:

1. Previously worked as a Fire Engineer, Fire Safety Engineer, Fire Safety Consultant, Fire Consultant or in a similar role.
2. At least 3 years of experience in a fire safety consultancy, with hands-on project delivery.
3. Solid understanding of Approved Document B, BS 9999 and BS 9991.
4. A degree in Fire Engineering or a related engineering field.
5. Working knowledge of UK regulatory requirements in the built environment.
6. Membership with the Institution of Fire Engineers (AIFireE or MIFireE).
7. Confident communicator with strong technical writing skills.

What's on offer:

1. Competitive salary.
2. Discretionary bonus scheme paid biannually.
3. Hybrid working with a focus on true work/life balance.
4. 33 days holiday including bank holidays.
5. Option to participate in a 9-day fortnight schedule.
6. Company pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions.
7. Paid annual professional memberships.
8. Private healthcare access and employee wellbeing support.
9. Cycle to work scheme, enhanced leave policies and more.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Fire Engineer to join a highly regarded consultancy and play a key role in shaping safe, compliant, and innovative buildings.