Fire Engineer

Hunter Dunning Limited; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire engineering consultancy in Sunderland seeks an experienced Fire Engineer to manage projects and provide technical advice. The role offers a salary of £42,000 - £50,000 and includes a 4.5-day work week, private healthcare, and professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Fire Engineering and practical experience in the UK. This position supports a relaxed and collaborative team environment.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus public holidays

Paid professional memberships

Private healthcare

Cycle to work scheme

Company laptop and mobile

Relaxed office environment

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Fire Engineering and ideally working towards Chartered status.
• Strong knowledge of UK legislation, guidance, and design standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage fire engineering projects, taking ownership of deliverables.
• Produce fire safety strategies and technical reports.
• Provide technical advice to clients and design teams.
• Support junior engineers and graduates in their development.
• Stay updated with UK fire safety legislation and best practices.

Skills

Degree in Fire Engineering

Practical experience in UK projects

Knowledge of UK fire safety legislation

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

UK driving licence

Education

Degree qualified in Fire Engineering (BEng/BSc/MSc)

Job description

Fire Engineer Job in Sunderland

Fire Engineer job for an established fire engineering consultancy based in Sunderland. The role offers a salary of £42,000 - £50,000 + 4.5-day week + private healthcare + professional development.

The company has a strong reputation for delivering innovative, high-quality fire safety solutions across a wide range of UK projects, including hospitals, industrial facilities, heritage buildings, and specialist sectors. With a collaborative, close-knit team and a scenic beachfront office, this is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive and relaxed professional environment while developing your career in fire engineering.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage small to medium fire engineering projects, taking ownership of deliverables
• Produce fire safety strategies, technical reports, and performance-based design solutions
• Provide technical advice to clients, design teams, and authorities having jurisdiction
• Participate in design team meetings and site inspections
• Support junior engineers and graduates, contributing to their development
• Stay up to date with UK fire safety legislation, guidance, and industry best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree qualified in Fire Engineering (BEng/BSc/MSc) and ideally working towards Chartered status
• Practical experience delivering fire engineering solutions for UK projects
• Strong knowledge of UK legislation, guidance, and design standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively in a team environment
• UK driving licence preferred but not essential
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as sponsorship is not available for this position.

What you get back

• Salary £42,000 - £50,000 per annum
• 4.5-day working week (Friday afternoons off)
• 28 days annual leave (including public holidays) with option to purchase up to 5 additional days
• Paid leave over Christmas and New Year
• Private healthcare and access to a 24hr GP and counsellor
• Paid professional memberships (e.g., IFE, IFSM)
• Cycle to work scheme and potential green car scheme
• Company laptop, mobile phone, and IT equipment
• Opportunity to work in a supportive, relaxed office with a close-knit team and scenic beachfront location.

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

In accordance with GDPR

By applying for this position you give us your consent to process your data in-line with our Privacy and Data Protection Policies which can be read on the privacy policy page on our website.

Referral

Did you know we run a referral scheme? We pay a £1000 referral bonus if you introduce us to anyone who we then successfully place in a new job role. Just send us their information and we'll do the rest. Terms: A candidate is deemed to have been successfully placed once they have started a new job as a result of an introduction made by Hunter Dunning and when they've successfully completed the probation period. See website for full terms & conditions.