Fire Engineer – Build a National Division (Remote/Hybrid)

James Gray Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote and hybrid working

33 days annual leave + holidays

Employer pension contribution

Clear long‑term progression

Job summary

The Fire Engineering division is being launched by a multidisciplinary consultancy with UK‑wide reach. This opportunity covers a range of levels from Fire Engineer to Director, with remote or hybrid working and strong growth ambitions across the UK.

The team will operate alongside existing disciplines to deliver complex, performance‑based fire strategies. Ideal candidates hold a fire engineering or related degree, with Chartered status or progress toward it being advantageous for senior roles,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated degree in Fire Engineering or related engineering field is preferred.
• Chartered status or progress toward registration is advantageous for senior roles.
• Experience in consultancy or technically focused environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver fire strategies across projects and sectors.
• Apply performance‑based fire engineering and alternative design solutions.
• Perform CFD and smoke modelling for fire engineering analyses.
• Deliver structural fire engineering where required.
• Develop smoke control strategies and analyses.
• Conduct fire risk management and technical assessments.
• Provide technical fire engineering advice throughout project lifecycles.
• Collaborate with structural, MEP and other disciplines and liaise with clients and regulators.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.
• Shape the direction and technical capability of the new division at senior levels.

Skills

CFD modelling

Performance‑Based Fire Engineering

Smoke Control

Fire risk management

Client liaison

Education

Fire Engineering or engineering‑related degree

Tools

CFD software

Job description

The Fire Engineering division is being launched by a multidisciplinary consultancy with UK‑wide reach. This opportunity covers a range of levels from Fire Engineer to Director, with remote or hybrid working and strong growth ambitions across the UK.

The team will operate alongside existing disciplines to deliver complex, performance‑based fire strategies. Ideal candidates hold a fire engineering or related degree, with Chartered status or progress toward it being advantageous for senior roles,