At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact Shape the future of fire safety—and the places we live, work, and build. At Jacobs, we’re creating a uniquely interdisciplinary planning, design, and delivery practice—bringing together engineers, architects, surveyors, designers, place-makers, project managers, and transport planners to build smarter, safer, and more sustainable environments. Now, we’re looking for a Senior Fire Design Engineer who’s ready to lead with purpose and make a meaningful impact. In this role, you won’t just apply technical expertise—you’ll influence how buildings perform, how communities are protected, and how the industry evolves. You’ll be responsible for shaping fire safety strategies that enhance building performance and safeguard lives, while leading major fire engineering projects across the UK and internationally. Your leadership will extend to mentoring junior team members, helping to grow the next generation of fire safety experts, and strengthening client relationships through trusted insight and strategic thinking. You’ll also take ownership of project management—from supporting the preparation of quotations to overseeing the delivery of technical analyses, reports, drawings, specifications, and documentation. Every aspect of your work will contribute to designing for safety, resilience, and sustainability—making a lasting difference not just for our clients, but for the communities they serve. Here's what you'll need A Degree or Masters in Fire Engineering, or equivalent and proven experience, and ideally be a Chartered or Incorporated Fire Engineer through the IFE Strong technical knowledge with a corresponding track record of gaining agreement for prescriptive and performance based design solutions from approving authorities and other key stakeholders - quality work delivered to time and on budget consistently Experience of site inspections, audits, and fire risk assessments preferred with a good working knowledge of UK, ROI, NFPA, IBC/IFC Codes Experience in computational modelling of evacuation, fire growth and smoke movement would be beneficial, including CFD modelling Structural fire engineering highly beneficial Our colleagues enjoy project diversity and global reach within collaborative and innovative work environment as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. We are committed to sustainability and cutting-edge technologies that will enhance your skills whilst also offering competitive compensation and benefits package including Up to 10% pension 24 days (10 days bought) holidays Free medical and income protection insurance and many more! Ready for a change? Apply below! Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs. We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here. Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work. Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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