Role – Associate Fire Engineer
Lead the production of fee proposals, fire strategy reports and specialist technical documentation.
* Attend client meetings, oversee site surveys and provide clear, authoritative fire strategy advice.
* Review architectural drawings to identify approval risks, design challenges and opportunities to enhance value.
* Carry out evacuation time calculations and Means of Escape analysis.
* Oversee computational evacuation modelling and ensure technical outputs are robust.
* Complete and verify advanced fire engineering calculations including radiant heat, smoke control and occupant evacuation.
* Provide third party reviews and design verification.
* Maintain a strong working knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and building standards.
* Mentor engineers at all levels, supporting their technical and professional development.
* Contribute to leadership discussions, business planning and strategic objectives.
* Play an active role in maintaining a positive, collaborative and high-performing company culture.
Personal Attributes – Associate Fire Engineer
* Strong technical and analytical ability with a strategic mindset.
* Creative thinker who understands risk and can deliver practical, value-led solutions.
* Confident leader who is driven by results and takes ownership of quality.
* Proactive, enthusiastic and commercially aware.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to influence stakeholders at all levels.
* Collaborative team player who actively supports knowledge sharing.
* Genuine passion for fire engineering and progressing the profession.
* Ability to contribute to senior leadership conversations and uphold company standards.
* Commitment to quality, integrity and a positive work ethic.
Key Requirements – Associate Fire Engineer
* Degree in Fire Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
* Minimum five years' experience within Fire Safety Engineering, ideally already operating at or close to Associate level.
* IFE membership (MIFireE or AIFireE).
* Strong understanding of ADB, BS 9999 and BS 9991.
* Demonstrable experience developing and delivering fire engineered solutions for the built environment, including complex projects.
* Experience leading project teams or mentoring junior engineers.
Benefits
Salary: £70,000 - £85,000
* Enrolment to company bonus scheme, paid twice annually.
* Hybrid working policy with a real focus on work-life balance.
* 33 days annual leave including bank holidays.
* 9-day fortnight with every other Friday off and no expectation to make up the hours.
* Flexible working. Eight hour day structured between 7am and 8pm.
* Enrolment to company pension scheme with 5% employer and 3% employee contribution.
* Annual professional subscriptions paid.
* Study support for CPD and relevant training.
* Employee Referral Scheme with bonuses for successful Fire Engineer or Surveyor referrals.
* Monthly wellbeing challenge via Pacer with cash prizes up to £150.
* Access to private healthcare.
* Access to an EAP with 24/7 access to doctors and healthcare professionals.
* Become part of a positive, autonomous team that values results.
If you are an Associate Fire Engineer, or Principal Fire Engineer considering your opportunities please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James.
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