Job Title: Authorising Engineer (Fire)
Location: Flexible / National travel
Salary: £65,000 per annum
Type: Permanent | Full-time
An award-winning consultancy—recently backed by significant investment—is seeking an experienced Authorising Engineer (Fire) to join its expanding team of safety and compliance specialists.
This is a rare opportunity to lead from the front in a role that offers real autonomy, trust, and influence. You’ll be given the freedom to manage your time and workload, backed by a supportive, expert-led team with an exceptional team spirit. It’s a role that values both your technical authority and your ability to guide, shape, and mentor others.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Act as a subject matter expert across multiple client portfolios
* Assess and verify the competence of Authorised Persons and recommend appointments
* Carry out site inspections, audits, and risk-based reviews
* Deliver high-impact technical training and fire safety coaching
* Advise on design, compliance, and fire strategies across live and planned works
* Lead incident investigations and promote continuous improvement
* Produce detailed reports for clients, regulators, and internal use
What You’ll Need:
* Previous experience as an Authorising Engineer (Fire)—essential
* Industry-recognised qualifications (e.g. MIET, EngTech, IFE, I.Eng, ACIBSE)
* Proven expertise in fire safety systems within critical engineering environments
* Strong report writing and training delivery capabilities
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Flexibility to travel across the UK, with occasional overnight and international work
Even Better If You Have:
* A management or H&S qualification
* Broad experience across other safety disciplines
* The confidence to present to clients, boards, or industry forums
Why This Role?
You’ll be joining a consultancy that genuinely trusts its people. Flexible working isn’t a perk here—it’s the norm. You’ll have the space to do your job your way, while contributing to a thriving culture of support and shared success. With major investment recently secured, the business is scaling fast—and your voice will help shape what comes next