Fire Safety Consultant

E3 Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Greater Manchester is seeking a Fire Safety Engineer to deliver pivotal safety engineering projects. The position offers up to £70,000 per annum, hybrid working options, and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates should have experience in engineering projects, strong numeracy, and attention to detail. Engage with diverse stakeholders and support the design and compliance of complex facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering projects, preferably in consultancy.
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire engineering assessments and scenario analyses.
• Develop safety strategies for complex facilities.
• Guide the design of high-hazard buildings.

Skills

Fire engineering assessments

Risk assessments

Project delivery

Technical writing

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Fire Safety Engineer to join a market-leading engineering consultancy, supporting high-hazard industries such as chemical, oil & gas, clean energy, nuclear, and manufacturing based in the Greater Manchester region.

This is a days-based permanent position offering up to £70,000 per annum DOE, with flexible working arrangements available (hybrid), alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

As a Fire Safety Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering engineering and safety projects, supporting the design of complex facilities, and ensuring compliance with UK regulations and international standards. You will conduct risk assessments, modelling, and scenario analyses, while contributing to innovative safety strategies that protect people, assets, and the environment.

What you will be doing

• Conduct conventional fire engineering assessments and high-hazard scenario analyses.
• Develop and deliver bespoke safety strategies for complex facilities.
• Guide the design of high-hazard buildings and assess risks and impacts.
• Facilitate hazard study workshops and contribute to project delivery.
• Evaluate prevention, detection, suppression, and control measures.
• Understand the design, installation, and maintenance requirements for safety systems.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation to high professional standards.
• Engage with design teams, contractors, regulators, and other stakeholders.

Who we are looking for

• Experience working in an organisation delivering engineering projects (consultancy background desirable).
• Confident liaising with design teams, clients, local authorities, and contractors.
• Strong numeracy, attention to detail in technical writing, and excellent time management skills.
• Please apply direct or contact Sean Turner at E3R for further information regarding this Fire Safety Engineer opportunity