Associate Fire Engineer

Brandon James; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Associate Fire Engineer to lead fire strategy projects and provide expert advice. The role requires a minimum of five years in Fire Safety Engineering, strong leadership and technical skills, and IFE membership. This position offers a competitive salary between £70,000 and £85,000, along with benefits including a hybrid working policy, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

33 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Access to private healthcare

Monthly wellbeing challenge with cash prizes

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience within Fire Safety Engineering.
• Experience leading project teams or mentoring junior engineers.
• IFE membership (MIFireE or AIFireE) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of fee proposals and technical documentation.
• Attend client meetings and provide fire strategy advice.
• Carry out evacuation time calculations and analysis.

Skills

Technical and analytical ability

Creative thinking

Leadership skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of fire safety legislation

Collaborative team player

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline

Job description

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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