Fire Engineer or Senior Fire Engineer

Hoare Lea; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Fire Engineer or Senior Fire Engineer. The role includes focusing on the fire safety design of buildings, working with a multi-disciplinary team, and engaging with clients across various projects. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and have a good understanding of fire safety design principles and software tools. The position offers an opportunity to work on significant engineering projects throughout the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a fire engineering consultancy role.
• Good technical knowledge in fire safety design.
• IT literate with a working understanding of software analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Focus on the fire safety design of buildings.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Attend design and client meetings.

Skills

Fire safety design knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Relevant degree in Engineering, Building Services, Maths, Architecture, or Physics

Tools

Fire modelling software

Job description

Recruitment Manager at Hoare Lea - Connect with me for more information on our roles. British Institute of Recruiters Affiliate Member.

Location: Hoare Lea Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom

We have an exciting opening for a Fire Engineer or Senior Fire Engineer to join our firm in our Glasgow, Bristol, Manchester or London offices.

Hoare Lea is a human‑centric and planet‑conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.

We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem‑solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves.

Responsibilities

• Hoare Lea’s Fire Engineering team focuses on the fire safety design of buildings.
• We work with colleagues within Hoare Lea as part of a multi‑disciplinary team, and also have a significant portfolio of long‑term external clients.
• Our projects are principally based in the UK, and a detailed understanding of UK regulations and design guidance is desirable.
• Able to work with, and have an appreciation of the integration of, other construction professionals’ requirements for the project.
• Ensuring open communication among all project team members so that feedback is provided and acted upon efficiently in a timely manner.
• Attending design team meetings, design workshops, client meetings and site meetings.
• Travel to clients or projects in the UK, and occasionally internationally, according to project demands.
• Working knowledge of software analysis tools – evacuation, smoke and fire modelling, heat radiation models and structural fire modelling.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a fire engineering consultancy role.
• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Building Services, Maths, Architecture, or Physics, with a keen interest in Fire Engineering. You will have a good technical knowledge in the primary discipline of fire safety design.
• You will be IT literate with a working understanding of fire modelling software analysis tools.
• You should have excellent communication skills and an interest in working in a team environment.
• You will have the ability and commitment to effectively deliver to demanding timescales, and have good organisational and planning skills.

How to apply

To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact [e-mail].

If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.

Adjustments and accommodations

If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know.

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