Fire Engineer (Senior to Principal)

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

Job summary

A leading fire engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking Senior or Principal-level Fire Engineers to help shape their regional offering. Responsibilities include delivering complex fire strategies, managing client relationships, and mentoring engineers. This role offers a competitive salary between £60k to £95k and a bonus of up to 50% based on performance. The position is remote, with exposure to high-profile projects and a forward-thinking company culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Unlimited holiday policy

Bupa private healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience delivering fire engineering services within a consultancy.
• Strong technical grounding in compliance and design.
• For Principal/Associate level: experience mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex fire strategies for various projects.
• Manage client relationships and project portfolios.
• Contribute to the mentoring of fire engineers.

Skills

Performance-based design

Fire Engineering

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, or a related discipline

Tools

Fire engineering software

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.