Fire Safety Engineer – Hybrid, High-Impact Projects

Arup; West of England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Fire Engineer to join the UK team and contribute to a growing portfolio of high-impact projects. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver fire safety services and develop fire strategies in alignment with the Total Fire Safety concept.

The role supports progression toward Chartered Engineer status, with a focus on quality reporting, stakeholder engagement, and delivering multiple projects within a flexible hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Qualification in a relevant subject (fire engineering, other types of engineering, or architecture related).
• Experience in a fire engineering consultancy or similar environment.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and guidance used in the UK.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire strategies in collaboration with the design team and stakeholders.
• Understand and apply the Total Fire Safety concept across project stages.
• Investigate and apply relevant UK legislation and design guidance.
• Support colleagues toward Chartered Engineer status where applicable.

Skills

Fire safety

Communication skills

Report writing

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Fire engineering qualification

Engineering or Architecture degree

Job description

Arup is seeking a Fire Engineer to join the UK team and contribute to a growing portfolio of high-impact projects. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver fire safety services and develop fire strategies in alignment with the Total Fire Safety concept.

The role supports progression toward Chartered Engineer status, with a focus on quality reporting, stakeholder engagement, and delivering multiple projects within a flexible hybrid work model.