Fire Engineer

Complete Security Recruitment; Greater London, Birmingham, Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 15%

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Car allowance

Birthday off

Remote-first working

Flexible hours

Job summary

Complete Security Recruitment seeks an experienced Fire Engineer to develop performance-based fire strategies for projects across London, Birmingham and Manchester. You will produce clear reports and work with design teams and authorities to ensure compliance throughout RIBA stages.

The role offers remote-first working, flexible hours and a package including a salary of £40k–£90k DOE, a bonus up to 15%, generous leave, private healthcare and a car/mileage allowance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Fire Engineering or closely related field.
• 2-3+ years' experience in a UK fire consultancy or multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK fire safety regulations and codes.
• Progressing towards MIFireE, IEng or CEng status, or actively interested in doing so.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire strategies and produce technical reports from concept to completion.
• Engage with clients, design teams and authorities across RIBA stages.
• Carry out site inspections, reviews and risk assessments.
• Collaborate proactively to deliver safe, compliant building design.

Skills

Fire engineering

Performance-based design

Client engagement

Fire safety regulations

CFD experience

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering

Tools

CFD

Job description

Fire & Security Role: Are you a Fire Engineer working on fire strategies, building safety and performance-based design?

What can you expect as an employee:

• Basic salary of £40k to £90k DOE
• Bonus scheme up to 15% of salary, profit-based
• Two 3-day weekends per month, offering up to 24 additional days off
• 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and your birthday off
• Private healthcare and life assurance
• Generous car allowance or car mileage scheme
• Flexible hours and remote-first working
• Professional memberships paid, up to 2 annually

The ideal candidate would have:

• Experience developing performance-based fire strategies
• Strong knowledge of ADB, BS 9999, BS 9991 and the Building Safety Act
• The ability to produce clear and compliant fire strategy reports from concept through to completion
• Experience engaging with clients, design teams and authorities across RIBA stages
• The ability to carry out site inspections, reviews and risk assessments
• A proactive, collaborative and solution-focused approach

Qualifications:

• Degree in Fire Engineering or a closely related field
• 2-3+ years' experience in a UK fire consultancy or multidisciplinary environment
• Strong knowledge of UK fire safety regulations and codes
• Progressing towards MIFireE, IEng or CEng status, or actively interested in doing so
• CFD experience would be advantageous

About the role:

A forward-thinking fire engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Fire Engineer for work across London, Birmingham and Manchester.

The company has a diverse project portfolio spanning residential, commercial, healthcare, education, heritage and MOD environments. Known for reshaping how compliance is delivered in the built environment, the consultancy supports its Fire Engineers with digital tools, strong internal technical leadership and a culture focused on improving safety and well-being through accountable, risk-informed design.

As a Fire Engineer, you will play a visible and valued role in shaping safer buildings, developing fire strategies, producing technical reports, supporting design teams and building strong client relationships across a varied project portfolio.