Fire Engineer

Jensen Hughes; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire protection consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a talented Fire Engineer to join their team. This role involves preparing fire strategies, managing projects, and providing expert guidance to clients. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Fire Engineering or a related field and are encouraged to work towards Chartered Engineer status. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

33 days paid time off

Discretionary bonus scheme

Employee assistance programme

Recognition and reward programmes

Access to extensive technical training

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Background in fire engineering, preferably within a consultancy environment.
• Ideally working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Ability to undertake work independently and take ownership of projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fire strategies for a wide range of buildings.
• Lead technical projects and act as the primary expert for clients.
• Manage medium-to-large projects, including fee proposals and invoicing.
• Coordinate discussions with design teams, building control, and fire services.
• Attend industry conferences to network and stay abreast of best practices.

Skills

Fire engineering background

Project management

Technical expertise

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Engineering or related field

Job description

About the Company

Jensen Hughes has been a leader in fire protection engineering since 1939, expanding into related security, risk‑based, and digital innovation fields. Our global team of experts collaborates to solve complex safety and security challenges for clients worldwide.

Job Overview

We are looking for a talented Fire Engineer to join our market‑leading Birmingham team. Your work will help deliver world‑class life safety solutions to a diverse client base in 2025 and beyond.

Why Join Us

• Largest fire consultancy in Europe, with offices across Belgium, Finland, Denmark, Italy, the UK and Ireland.
• Opportunity to work on industry‑leading technical projects with a dynamic engineering team.
• Supportive, diverse environment that values growth and the right‑to‑do‑the‑right‑thing culture.
• Fast career progression and support toward chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fire strategies for a wide range of buildings using ADB, BS9999, BS9991, BS7974, HTM Guidance, BB100 and other documents.
• Lead technical projects and act as the primary expert for clients.
• Manage medium‑to‑large projects, including fee proposals and invoicing.
• Coordinate discussions with design teams, building control, and fire services.
• Attend industry conferences to network and stay abreast of best practices.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Background in fire engineering, preferably within a consultancy environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Ideally working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Ability to undertake work independently and take ownership of projects.

Benefits

• Private medical insurance.
• 33 days paid time off (plus an extra day after 3 years).
• 4× life assurance.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Enhanced parental‑related pay.
• Recognition and reward programmes.
• Access to extensive technical training and resources.

Work‑Life Balance

• Flexible working hours and patterns, including early Friday finish.
• Enhanced holiday entitlement after three years.
• Option to carry over up to five unused holiday days into the next year.

Commitment

Our benefits program is regularly reviewed to ensure alignment with statutory requirements, market trends, and employee needs, supporting long‑term goals.

Equal Opportunity

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.