Our client specialises in delivering complex, performance-based fire engineering solutions that meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and innovation.
Our client is committed to becoming one of the UK’s most compliant and forward-thinking fire engineering consultancies, working alongside some of the strongest technical fire engineering talent in the sector, with an office in Edinburgh and plans to open a Glasgow office.
As part of this growth, we are seeking Fire Engineers, Senior or Principal-level Fire Engineers to play a key role and work closely with the newly appointed Director of Fire Engineering.
This is a rare opportunity to help shape a regional fire engineering offering from the ground up — influencing projects, people, and technical direction from day one.
Depending on your level, you will take responsibility for delivering complex fire engineering projects and supporting team development.
You will also be exposed to the development and application of the company’s proprietary fire engineering software, supporting the delivery of innovative, compliant, and efficient design solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver compliant and complex fire strategies on a variety of projects
* Manage and develop client relationships and project portfolios
* Contribute to the technical development and mentoring of fire engineers
* Support the growth and establishment of the Edinburgh & Glasgow fire engineering team
* Apply and help develop proprietary and industry-leading fire engineering software tools
* Collaborate with architects, regulators, contractors, and internal technical teams
* Contribute to work-winning, proposals, and strategic growth initiatives
What they’re looking for
* Degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, or a related discipline
* Experience delivering fire engineering services within a consultancy environment
* Strong technical grounding across performance-based design and compliance
* For Principal / Associate level: experience mentoring staff and supporting team or office growth
* Commercial awareness and ability to manage projects profitably
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
What our client will offer
* Opportunity to work alongside the development of one of the UK’s leading fire engineering software platforms
* Competitive salary DOE - Graduate to Fire Engineer (£45k to £60k), Senior (60k to £80k), Principal (£80k to £100k).
* Bonus up to 50% of your base salary based on revenue
* Extensive holiday package
* Bupa private healthcare for you and your family
* Exposure to landmark, high-profile projects across multiple sectors
* Inclusive, forward-thinking, and innovation-led company culture
If you’re ready to join a pioneering fire engineering team and feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position, please send over your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.