Fire Strategy Engineer

Allsaved Ltd.; Billingshurst; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 22+ days

Performance bonus

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Hybrid/flexible work

Chartered development

Job summary

Allsaved Ltd. is expanding its Fire Engineering department in the UK and seeks an experienced Fire Engineer to lead strategy projects through all design stages.

You will assess fire safety strategies, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance for diverse building types while guiding junior engineers and contributing to business development. The role requires strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and standards, plus hands-on design tools like AutoCAD and BlueBeam.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in fire engineering.
• Degree in Fire Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered or working towards Chartered Engineer status (MIFireE or similar).
• Strong understanding of fire engineering design principles, fire strategy development, and fire modelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee fire strategy projects from concept design through to detailed design, construction and handover.
• Develop and review fire safety strategies, risk assessments, and compliance reviews for various building types.
• Provide expert guidance on UK fire safety legislation, Approved Document B, BS 9999, and other relevant standards.
• Act as technical lead to embed fire safety solutions across all design stages.
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level fire engineers, reviewing technical output and helping develop their skills.
• Contribute to business development, support tender submissions, attend client meetings as needed.

Skills

Project leadership

Fire engineering

Client communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Engineering

Chartered Engineer status (MIFireE)

Tools

AutoCAD

BlueBeam

Job description

Your mission

Allsaved is a growing fire protection company delivering trusted, practical, fire safety solutions across a wider range of sectors, from utilities to commercial and residential.

We are expanding our Fire Engineering department as we continue to take on large-scale fire strategy projects, and we are looking for an experienced Fire Engineer to help lead this exciting next phase.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee fire strategy projects through all stages – from concept design through to detailed design, construction and handover
• Develop and review fire safety strategies, risk assessments, and compliance reviews for a variety of building types (commercial, residential, and utilities). Experience of BAFE SP205 auditing
• Provide expert guidance on UK fire safety legislation, Approved Document B, BS 9999, and other relevant standards.
• Act as technical lead to embed fire safety solutions across all design stages.
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level fire engineers, reviewing technical output and helping to develop their technical and professional skills.
• Contribute to business development, support tender submissions, attend client meetings if and when needed, and help grow client relationships.
• Keep abreast of regulatory changes, best practices, and innovations within the fire engineering industry.

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in fire engineering, ideally with exposure to a variety of sectors (commercial, residential, utilities, or infrastructure).
• Relevant degree in Fire Engineering, Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Chartered or working towards Chartered Engineer status (MIFireE or similar).
• Strong understanding of fire engineering design principles, fire strategy development, and fire modelling.
• Experience in AutoCAD and other relevant design/modelling tools such as BlueBeam.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly to clients and stakeholders.
• Strong leadership qualities with experience in mentoring or managing others.

Skills and Attributes

• Self‑motivated, proactive and confident in leading projects and teams
• Excellent attention to detail and technical accuracy
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work well across disciplines
• Commercial awareness and client-focused approach
• Flexible and adaptable to change in a growing business

Salary/Benefits

Benefits

• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 day per year of service up to 25 days.
• Employee performance bonus scheme.
• Westfield Health cash plan.
• Pension scheme.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Support for professional development, including mentorship towards chartership.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fire Engineering or a related discipline (e.g. Safety and Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Keen interest in pursuing a career in fire engineering.