Fire Engineer – Fire Safety Strategy & Compliance

Jensen Hughes; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Life assurance

Income protection

Professional memberships

Training and development support

Clear career progression

Inclusive working environment

Job summary

Jensen Hughes in Manchester is looking for an experienced Fire Engineer to deliver expert fire engineering consultancy across commercial, residential, healthcare, education, industrial, and mixed-use projects. You will ensure compliance with UK fire safety legislation, building regs, and industry best practices, working within a diverse technical team.

You will develop fire strategies, perform safety assessments, and provide guidance through project lifecycles, with opportunities for chartered

Qualifications

• Background in fire engineering, preferably within a consultancy environment.
• Experience preparing fire strategies and technical reports.
• Understanding of UK fire safety legislation and building regulations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

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

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Fire Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Jensen Hughes in Manchester is looking for an experienced Fire Engineer to deliver expert fire engineering consultancy across commercial, residential, healthcare, education, industrial, and mixed-use projects. You will ensure compliance with UK fire safety legislation, building regs, and industry best practices, working within a diverse technical team.

You will develop fire strategies, perform safety assessments, and provide guidance through project lifecycles, with opportunities for chartered