Fire Engineer

Hawkes Resourcing Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawkes Resourcing Group is seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to deliver advanced fire engineering services across a UK and international project portfolio. You will lead fire safety strategies, perform risk assessments, review designs, and ensure compliance with current fire safety legislation while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with architects, clients and authorities.

The role requires strong technical delivery, collaboration across design teams, and a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in fire engineering consultancy.
• Strong working knowledge of UK fire safety legislation including Approved Document B and BS 9999.
• Experience delivering fire risk assessments, fire strategies, and site inspections.
• Proven ability to manage projects across residential, commercial, and mixed‑use developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of fire safety strategies across projects.
• Conduct fire risk assessments and site inspections.
• Review designs for compliance with fire safety requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and support business growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client-facing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Engineering or related

Master’s degree in Fire Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

CFD tools

Job description

Senior Fire Engineer

Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 + Bonus - DOE

Location: Hybrid Working (Home-Based with Site Visits as Required)

Type: Full Time, Permanent

Role Overview

The Senior Fire Engineer will play a key role in delivering advanced fire engineering services across a diverse portfolio of construction and property projects in the UK and internationally.

This position involves leading the development of fire safety strategies, undertaking complex fire risk assessments, reviewing designs, and ensuring full compliance with current fire safety legislation and standards. The role also includes mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the technical and commercial success of the business.

You will work closely with architects, clients, design teams, and approving authorities to ensure fire safety is fully integrated into project delivery from concept through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

Fire Engineering & Risk Assessment

• Conduct fire safety assessments for new and existing buildings in line with relevant UK regulations and standards.
• Carry out detailed fire risk assessments and site inspections across a range of project types.
• Review architectural and engineering designs to ensure compliance with fire safety requirements.
• Prepare technical fire safety reports and supporting documentation.

Fire Strategy Development

• Develop and review fire safety strategies for buildings at all stages of design and construction.
• Produce evacuation strategies, smoke control approaches, and suppression system recommendations.
• Ensure fire strategies are integrated into wider building design and coordination processes.

Technical Delivery & Compliance

• Prepare and review fire safety documentation, compliance reports, and submissions.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of fire safety legislation, standards, and industry best practice.
• Ensure all outputs meet required regulatory and quality standards.

Collaboration & Client Engagement

• Work closely with clients, design teams, contractors, and approval authorities.
• Attend design workshops, client meetings, and site inspections as required.
• Provide clear and practical fire safety advice throughout project delivery.
• Communicate fire safety strategies effectively to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Leadership & Mentoring

• Mentor and support junior engineers and graduates.
• Contribute to internal training sessions, CPD activities, and knowledge sharing.
• Support workload planning and project delivery across the team.
• Promote high standards of technical excellence and quality assurance.

Commercial & Strategic Input

• Support project budgeting, invoicing awareness, and commercial delivery.
• Contribute to business growth through client relationships and technical input.
• Provide strategic insight to senior leadership on fire engineering delivery.

Continuous Development

• Maintain and develop professional competence in fire engineering.
• Work towards Chartered Engineer status with the Institution of Fire Engineers or equivalent body.
• Engage with ongoing CPD and technical development opportunities.

Qualifications

Required Experience

Minimum 5+ years’ experience in fire engineering consultancy, fire safety design, or compliance.

Strong working knowledge of UK fire safety legislation including Approved Document B and BS 9999.

Experience delivering fire risk assessments, fire strategies, and site inspections.

Proven ability to manage projects across residential, commercial, and mixed‑use developments.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BEng / BSc or equivalent) in one of the following: Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Services Engineering.

Master’s degree in Fire Engineering or Fire Safety Engineering is desirable.

Professional progression towards or achievement of Chartered Engineer status is highly desirable.

Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or similar professional body is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of fire dynamics and building fire safety principles.
• Knowledge of fire safety codes and standards (e.g., Approved Document B, BS 9999).
• Ability to use design and engineering software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and CFD tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Confident client‑facing ability and stakeholder management experience.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to undertake site visits.

Fire Modelling & Technical Tools

The role may involve working with advanced fire engineering tools, including:

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software such as FDS (Fire Dynamics Simulator) and FLACS.
• Zone modelling tools such as CFAST and BRANZFire.
• Evacuation modelling and performance‑based design tools.

These tools are used to simulate fire development, smoke movement, and occupant evacuation scenarios to support performance‑based fire engineering design.

Career Development

• Develop into Principal or Associate Fire Engineer roles.
• Gain Chartered Engineer status.
• Lead complex fire engineering projects.
• Mentor and develop future fire engineering talent.