Senior Fire Engineer – Remote/Hybrid, UK
Salary: £60,000 – £80,000
Location: Remote-first, head office based in Leeds
About the Role:
An established and growing fire safety consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Fire Engineer to support a diverse range of residential and commercial projects across the UK.
The company provides a full suite of fire safety services, including fire strategies, fire engineering consultancy, FRAEW and EWS1 assessments, and fire risk assessments. Having started with a focus on external wall work, they have since expanded to deliver a complete fire engineering offering.
They operate as a small, agile consultancy, sitting between large corporate firms and smaller niche practices. This allows them to deliver technically robust work quickly, while maintaining strong, long-term relationships with clients.
This position will suit a qualified fire engineer with several years of experience in a commercial consultancy environment who is comfortable leading on projects and supporting junior members of the team.
Responsibilities:
The Senior Fire Engineer will:
Lead and deliver fire strategies, fire engineering designs, and FRAEW/EWS1 assessments
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining technical and regulatory standards
Provide mentoring and support to junior and graduate engineers
Liaise directly with clients, design teams, and approving authorities to deliver compliant solutions
Work largely remotely, with occasional site and client meetings as required
Take ownership of project delivery to help free up the Technical Director for strategic oversight
On Offer:
Salary: £60,000–£80,000 depending on experience
Flexible working structure
28 days annual leave plus Christmas shutdown
Option for additional unpaid leave if needed
Remote-first working model with close collaboration via Teams
Genuine autonomy and responsibility on projects
Opportunity to shape processes and influence company direction as part of a small, growing team
Candidate Requirements:
Degree in Fire Engineering or a closely related discipline
Chartered or working towards Chartered Engineer status (preferred but not essential)
Proven experience in a commercial fire engineering consultancy environment
Strong understanding of fire strategy development, codes, and standards
Ability to lead projects and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders
UK-based (client is unable to offer sponsorship)
Please contact:
Alex Bartley
RGB Network
Office: (phone number removed)
Email: abartley @ rgb .co .uk