Fire Engineer | £95k p/a | Hybrid remote WFH | London or West Midlands

ZipRecruiter; Ashton-under-Lyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire consultancy seeks a Mid level or Senior Fire Engineer to work on innovative projects within the façade engineering sector. This hybrid role allows for remote work and offers the opportunity to lead fire strategy development and provide solutions compliant with UK regulations. Candidates should have relevant fire engineering qualifications and experience in projects that require technical expertise and collaboration with design teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fire engineering, ideally in the built environment and façade sector.
• Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations and fire safety legislation.
• Experience with computational modelling and performance-based design.

Responsibilities

• Leading fire strategy development and fire safety design on major projects.
• Delivering compliant fire safety solutions in line with UK and international standards.
• Mentoring junior engineers and shaping best practices.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Professional fire engineering qualifications

Job description

Job Description

Fire Engineer | Upto £95k p/a | Hybrid remote WFH | London or West Midlands

• Mid level or Senior Fire Engineer
• Can be based in London or West Midlands HQ (Hybrid remote home working)

We're looking for a Mid level or Senior Fire Engineer to join a highly respected, growing fire consultancy working at the forefront of façade engineering and complex building design. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute your technical expertise to innovative, high-profile projects across the UK and internationally.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading fire strategy development and fire safety design on major construction and façade projects
• Delivering technically robust, compliant solutions in line with UK and international fire safety standards
• Providing detailed fire safety reports, modelling analysis, and third-party reviews
• Mentoring junior engineers and helping shape best practice within the team
• Liaising with clients, design teams, and regulatory authorities to ensure fire safety objectives are met
• Writing fire strategies
• Able to advise the client on design aspirations, functionality, and architectural form throughout the design process
• Experience of external wall assessments (not essential)
• Professional fire engineering qualifications
• Consultancy experience

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in fire engineering, ideally within the built environment and façade sector
• Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations and fire safety legislation
• Experience with computational modelling and performance-based design
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, collaborative mindset
• Relevant qualifications in fire engineering or a related discipline

Ready to take the lead on impactful, technically demanding fire engineering projects? Apply now or message us directly for a confidential chat.

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