Fire Engineer or Senior Fire Engineer

Hoare Lea; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Private medical cover

Stock options

Up to 30 days annual leave

Up to 30 days annual leave

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK seeks a Fire Engineer or Senior Fire Engineer to lead fire safety design for projects. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and client communication, focusing primarily on UK projects. Candidates should have relevant fire engineering experience and a degree in engineering or related fields. Offering competitive salary and benefits, including a 9-day fortnight and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fire engineering consultancy role.
• Solid technical knowledge of fire safety design and UK regulations.
• IT-literate with proficiency in relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the fire safety design of buildings.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
• Work primarily on UK projects with occasional international travel.
• Participate in design workshops, client meetings and site visits.
• Utilise software for evacuation, smoke, and fire modelling.

Skills

Fire engineering consultancy experience

Communication skills

Collaboration mindset

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant degree (Engineering, Building Services, Maths, Architecture, Physics)

Tools

Fire-modelling software

Job description

Fire Engineer or Senior Fire Engineer

Location: Glasgow, Bristol, Manchester or London – Competitive salary + benefits.

About Hoare Lea

Hoare Lea is a human‑centric, planet‑conscious engineering consultancy delivering intelligent, sustainable solutions for complex design challenges across the UK and abroad. We specialise in acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability.

Why Work With Us?

We offer a supportive environment that recognises your unique potential – 9‑day fortnight, vibrant community groups, extensive social and networking events, professional development, private medical cover, electric vehicle salary‑sacrifice, stock options and up to 30 days annual leave.

The Role

• Lead the fire safety design of buildings.
• Collaborate within dynamic, multidisciplinary teams and with long‑term external clients.
• Work primarily on UK projects; occasional international travel.
• Maintain open communication, participating in design workshops, client meetings and site visits.
• Utilise software for evacuation, smoke and fire modelling, heat‑radiation and structural fire modelling.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in a fire engineering consultancy role.
• Relevant degree or equivalent (Engineering, Building Services, Maths, Architecture, Physics).
• Solid technical knowledge of fire safety design and UK regulations.
• IT‑literate with proficiency in fire‑modelling software.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet demanding timescales.

How to Apply

Submit a CV profile through the portal or contact [e-mail] for more information. Short‑listed candidates will be invited to an introductory call and then a panel interview via Microsoft Teams or in person.

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