Fire Engineer

Hunter Dunning; York; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire consultancy in York seeks a Fire Engineer to manage projects from start to finish. The role includes producing technical reports and leading meetings on design solutions. The ideal candidate will have an accredited engineering degree, experience in fire safety solutions, and a strong grasp of UK regulations. This position offers a salary of £35,000 – £45,000, hybrid working options, and comprehensive benefits including holiday and healthcare.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Mileage paid 45p per mile

Chartership bonus

Hybrid Working (2-3 days remote)

Life Cover

Qualifications

• Qualifications must include an accredited engineering degree and membership in IFE.
• Candidates should have experience delivering fire-engineered solutions for UK projects.
• Knowledge of UK legislation and regulations is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead on small to medium sized projects with project manager support.
• Produce fire engineering technical reports.
• Project management across the entire lifecycle of projects.

Skills

Extensive experience in delivering fire-engineered solutions

Strong understanding of UK legislation/regulations

Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently

UK Driving Licence and own vehicle

Education

Engineering Council Accredited BEng Hons

Minimum Associate Member of IFE

Job description

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available in Leeds, for an established and leading fire consultancy. As a key part of the Fire Engineering team, you will be working through all stages of complex fire engineering projects. The role offers a salary of £35,000 – £45,000 + Bonus + 25 Days Holiday + BH + hybrid working + healthcare + continuous CPD / professional development.

They offer strategic advice, innovative design, construction oversight and risk management services to wide ranging clients in the UK and worldwide. Established nearly 15 years ago, they are an award-winning consultancy working closely with councils, architects, and design teams to embed safety at the heart of architectural ambition. They work across a wide range of sectors including commercial, residential, education, transport, healthcare, hospitality and nuclear.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead on small to medium sized projects with the support of a project manager
• Lead workshops/meetings to discuss design solutions
• Produce fire engineering technical reports
• Review technical packages from sub-contractors
• Support with technical queries
• Project management across the whole life-cycle of multiple projects
• Fire Dynamics, smoke dynamics, heat transfer, human behaviour and structural response
• Shadow on-site inspections
• Build and maintain relationship with clients.

Required Skills & Experience

• Engineering Council Accredited BEng Hons
• Minimum Associate Member of IFE
• Extensive experience in delivering fire-engineered solutions for UK based projects
• Strong understanding of UK legislation/regulations and design guidance
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, working to tight deadlines
• UK Driving Licence and own vehicle.

What you get back

• Mileage paid 45p per mile
• Chartership bonus and additional bonus scheme
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (option to buy 10 additional days)
• Hybrid Working (2-3 days working remotely)
• Life Cover