Fire Safety Engineer

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

Job summary

A market-leading engineering consultancy in Greater Manchester is seeking a Fire Safety Engineer for a permanent position. This role includes conducting fire engineering assessments and developing safety strategies for high-hazard industries. The position offers a salary of up to £70,000 per year, with hybrid working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering projects, preferably in a consultancy.
• Confident in liaising with clients, authorities, and teams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong numeracy

Attention to detail in technical writing

Excellent time management

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications / What 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 directly or contact Sean Turner at E3R for further information regarding this Fire Safety Engineer opportunity.