Senior Fire Engineer - Richmond, Southwest London
£55,000 - £75,000 | Hybrid | Fire Engineering Consultancy
A Senior Fire Engineer job is available in Richmond, Southwest London with a specialist, design-led fire engineering consultancy delivering compliant, practical fire strategies across the built environment.
This is a hands-on leadership role, managing complex fire engineering projects from concept to delivery, with clear progression to chartership and long-term career development. The business operates nationally and is known for prioritising quality over volume.
What you'll be doing
Project leadership
Lead fire engineering projects from design through to completion
Develop fire strategies, technical reports, sketches, and calculations
Carry out fire dynamics and structural fire assessments
Modelling & analysis
Undertake smoke and evacuation modelling
Perform hand calculations, zone modelling, and CFD simulations
Design & compliance
Review building designs for fire compliance
Develop fire-engineered solutions with the wider design team
Apply UK fire regulations and guidance across multiple sectors
Client & team collaboration
Work with clients, architects, and statutory authorities
Lead meetings and agree compliant design outcomes
Mentor junior engineers and support their technical development
Support the strategic growth of the fire engineering team
What we're looking for
Degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline
Senior experience in a fire engineering consultancy
CEng or actively working towards chartership
Strong UK project delivery experience
Experience across new build and existing buildings
Confident client-facing communication
Strong problem-solving and attention to detail
Able to manage multiple projects independently
What you get
£55,000 - £75,000
Hybrid and flexible working (including 9-day fortnight)
Annual discretionary bonus
Structured CPD, training and mentoring
28 days holiday + bank holidays
Laptop, phone and home IT equipment
Pension: up to 10% employer contribution
Private medical insurance
Cycle to work & EV scheme
Gym membership contribution
Professional subscriptions
Annual eye test
Social events and team activities
How to apply
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Referral scheme
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