Associate Fire Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire and building safety consultancy in Manchester is seeking an Associate Fire Engineer to lead their fire engineering function. The role involves managing complex fire strategies, mentoring engineers, and engaging with clients and regulatory bodies. The position offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus scheme

Private medical

Enhanced pension

Training budget

Support for CPD/chartership mentoring

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' consultancy experience.
• Proven track record managing complex fire strategies.
• Based in or around Greater Manchester.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex fire engineering strategies.
• Manage a portfolio of large-scale projects.
• Provide oversight on CFD modelling and evacuation analysis.

Skills

Technical understanding of BS 9991

Technical understanding of BS 9999

Fire engineering principles

Team leadership

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or MIFireE

Job description

Job Description

An independent fire and building safety consultancy is seeking a highly capable Associate Fire Engineer to lead and expand their fire engineering function in Manchester. The successful candidate will join a respected and collaborative firm, delivering expert solutions across commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments, while supporting clients through design, construction, and compliance stages.

The Associate Fire Engineer's Role

The Associate Fire Engineer will lead the delivery of complex fire engineering strategies and provide high-level technical input into building design, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Operating across RIBA stages 2-6, the role will include:

1. Managing a portfolio of large-scale projects across the North West and beyond
2. Leading fire strategy development and sign-off processes
3. Providing oversight on CFD modelling, evacuation analysis, and smoke control
4. Supporting client relationships and new business activity
5. Mentoring and reviewing work from junior and mid-level engineers
6. Engaging with Building Control, fire services, and design teams

The Associate Fire Engineer

• Chartered or near-chartered (CEng or MIFireE) Fire Engineer
• Minimum 6 years' consultancy experience
• Proven track record managing complex fire strategies across various sectors
• Strong technical understanding of BS 9991, BS 9999, ADB, and fire engineering principles
• Team leadership or line management experience (desirable)
• Based in or around Greater Manchester, with flexibility for occasional site travel

In Return

• £80,000 - £90,000
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangement
• Private medical, enhanced pension, and leave
• Structured progression to Technical Director
• Training budget and support for CPD/chartership mentoring

If you're an Associate Fire Engineer looking to grow your career, please contact Lauryn Simpson at Brandon James. Reference: 30035LS

Roles include: Fire Engineer, Senior Fire Engineer, Fire Safety, Fire Risk Assessor, Fire Consultant, Fire Surveyor.