Job Description
An outstanding opportunity has opened for a Senior Fire Engineer to join a respected UK consultancy known for delivering innovative fire safety solutions across complex, high-profile projects. This forward-thinking firm is expanding its London team and is looking for a technically capable and ambitious Senior Fire Engineer to take ownership of challenging schemes across a wide variety of sectors.
The Senior Fire Engineer will lead the development of performance-based fire strategies, working collaboratively with architects, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure safety and compliance without compromising design integrity. With access to industry-leading tools and true flexibility in working style, this is a rare chance for a Senior Fire Engineer to shape landmark projects while progressing professionally.
The Senior Fire Engineer's Role
* Develop and deliver robust fire strategies from concept to handover
* Apply Approved Document B, BS 9999, BS 9991 and the Building Safety Act in project work
* Undertake advanced fire engineering calculations and performance-based design
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams and attend client meetings
* Lead site inspections, technical reviews, and design appraisals
* Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal technical development
* Support fee proposals and project management on major schemes
The Senior Fire Engineer
* Degree in Fire Engineering or a related discipline
* Minimum 3 years' experience in a fire consultancy or engineering role
* Strong working knowledge of UK fire codes and standards
* Skilled in preparing clear and detailed fire strategy reports
* Experience with CFD modelling software (e.g. PyroSim, Pathfinder) beneficial
* Chartered or actively working towards MIFireE or CEng status
* Confident communicator with a solution-focused mindset
In Return?
* £55,000 - £75,000 salary
* Generous bonus scheme
* Hybrid working with flexible hours
* 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
* Paid professional memberships and CPD funding
* Clear career progression and chartership support
If you are a Fire Engineer or other fire safety professional and considering your career opportunities, then contact Stuart Miller at Brandon James.
Reference #SM1027
Fire Engineer / 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