Fire Engineer

Jensen Hughes; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Life assurance

Professional subscriptions

Training and development

Career progression

Job summary

Jensen Hughes in Manchester is seeking an experienced Fire Engineer to deliver expert fire engineering consultancy across commercial, residential and healthcare projects. You will ensure compliance with UK fire safety legislation and building regulations, contributing to high-profile developments.

The role offers hybrid working, opportunities to pursue chartered status, and a collaborative team environment focused on technical excellence and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Background in fire engineering, preferably within a consultancy environment.
• Degree in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience preparing fire strategies and technical reports.
• Understanding UK fire safety legislation and building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver fire engineering strategies for new and existing buildings.
• Undertake fire safety assessments and analyse building designs against regulatory requirements.
• Prepare fire strategy reports, technical specifications, and engineering calculations.
• Conduct evacuation modelling, smoke control analysis, and life safety assessments.
• Provide fire safety advice to architects, developers, contractors, and other stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
• Review building plans and designs to ensure compliance with Building Regulations, Approved Document B, and relevant British Standards.
• Attend project meetings and collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams.
• Stay informed, and advise, in relation to industry developments, legislation changes, and emerging fire engineering technologies.

Skills

Fire engineering

Consultancy experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Job description

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization.

Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Job Overview

Jensen Hughesare seeking an experienced and motivated Fire Engineer to join our growing team in Manchester. In this role you will provide expert fire engineering consultancy services across a diverse portfolio of projects, including commercial, residential, healthcare, education, industrial, and mixed-use developments. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile projects, delivering innovative fire safety solutions while ensuring compliance with UK fire safety legislation, building regulations, and industry best practices.

Why join us to grow your career:

• We are the largest fire consultancy in Europe with offices located in Belgium, Finland, Denmark, Italy, and the UK & Ireland. Our reputation for providing innovative, design focused solutions has made us the consultant of choice for many of Europe’s leading property clients.
• As a Fire Engineer at Jensen Hughes, you will be an integral part of a dynamic technical team, working with our experienced Engineers alongside other teams including our Forensics division you will work on the industry’s leading technical projects.
• Working with us offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
• You will be given early the opportunity to progress rapidly. Jensen Hughes encourage all Engineers to achieve chartered status and offer help and support during the process.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver fire engineering strategies for new and existing buildings.

Undertake fire safety assessments and analyse building designs against regulatory requirements.

Prepare fire strategy reports, technical specifications, and engineering calculations.

Conduct evacuation modelling, smoke control analysis, and life safety assessments.

Provide fire safety advice to architects, developers, contractors, and other stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.

Review building plans and designs to ensure compliance with Building Regulations, Approved Document B, and relevant British Standards.S.

Attend project meetings and collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams.

Stay informed, and advise, in relation to industry developments, legislation changes, and emerging fire engineering technologies.

Requirements and Qualifications

To set you up for success in this role from day one (at a minimum) the following qualifications/experience are required:

• A background in fire engineering, preferably within a consultancy environment
• A degree in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

Experience preparing fire strategies and technical reports.

An understanding of UK fire safety legislation and building regulations

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Life assurance and income protection.
• Professional membership subscriptions.
• Ongoing training and support towards professional development.
• Clear career progression pathways.
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment where technical excellence is valued and rewarded.

#LI-SG1

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.

At Jensen Hughes, we embrace innovation and understand that people are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and other generative platforms to learn, prepare and communicate. We have provided some guidelines regarding the responsible use of AI in the recruitment process. Please click here to review.

The security of your personal data is important to us. Jensen Hughes has implemented reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security standards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. We protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, using security technologies and procedures, such as encryption and limited access. Only authorized individuals may access your personal data for the purpose for which it was collected, and these individuals receive training about the importance of protecting personal data. Jensen Hughes is committed to compliance with all relevant