Fire Engineer (Senior to Principal)

ATK SOLUTIONS; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A fire engineering consultancy in Manchester is hiring Senior or Principal-level Fire Engineers to deliver complex fire strategies, manage client relationships, and mentor junior staff. This unique opportunity offers exposure to high-profile projects and the chance to work on leading fire engineering software. The role features a competitive salary of £60k to £95k, a bonus up to 50% of salary, and a flexible holiday policy. Exceptional communication and project management skills are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Unlimited holiday policy based on performance

Bupa private healthcare for you and your family

Exposure to landmark projects

Qualifications

• Degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering fire engineering services within a consultancy environment.
• Strong technical grounding across performance-based design and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compliant and complex fire strategies on a variety of projects.
• Manage and develop client relationships and project portfolios.
• Contribute to the technical development and mentoring of fire engineers.

Skills

Experience delivering fire engineering services

Strong technical grounding in performance-based design

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Fire engineering software tools

Job description

Our client specialises in delivering complex, performance-based fire engineering solutions that meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and innovation.

They are committed to becoming one of the UK’s most compliant and forward-thinking fire engineering consultancies, working alongside some of the strongest technical fire engineering talent in the sector, with offices based in London, Birmingham, and Manchester.

They are proud to be developing one of the UK’s leading proprietary fire engineering software platforms, placing them at the forefront of digital innovation within the sector.

As part of this growth, we are seeking Senior or Principal-level Fire Engineers to play a key role and work closely with the newly appointed Director of Fire Engineering.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape a regional fire engineering offering from the ground up — influencing projects, people, and technical direction from day one.

Depending on your level, you will take responsibility for delivering complex fire engineering projects and supporting team development.

You will also be exposed to the development and application of the company’s proprietary fire engineering software, supporting the delivery of innovative, compliant, and efficient design solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver compliant and complex fire strategies on a variety of projects
• Manage and develop client relationships and project portfolios
• Contribute to the technical development and mentoring of fire engineers
• Support the growth and establishment of the Manchester fire engineering team
• Apply and help develop proprietary and industry‑leading fire engineering software tools
• Collaborate with architects, regulators, contractors, and internal technical teams
• Contribute to work‑winning, proposals, and strategic growth initiatives

What they’re looking for

• Degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience delivering fire engineering services within a consultancy environment
• Strong technical grounding across performance‑based design and compliance
• For Principal / Associate level: experience mentoring staff and supporting team or office growth
• Commercial awareness and ability to manage projects profitably
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What our client will offer

• Opportunity to work alongside the development of one of the UK’s leading fire engineering software platforms
• Competitive salary £60k to £95k, depending on experience
• Bonus up to 50% of your base salary based on revenue
• Unlimited holiday policy based on performance
• Bupa private healthcare for you and your family
• Remote role with offices in London, Birmingham, and Manchester
• Exposure to landmark, high‑profile projects across multiple sectors
• Inclusive, forward‑thinking, and innovation‑led company culture

If you’re ready to join a pioneering fire engineering team and feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position, please send over your CV or get in touch for a confidential chat.