Lead Fire Engineer

Brandon James; City Of London; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote working

Clear progression to Principal Fire/MA

Entrepreneurial, close-knit team

Job summary

Brandon James is seeking an experienced Lead Fire Engineer to join a growing fire engineering consultancy. You will lead projects from concept to completion and help shape the firm's technical direction.

The role offers fully remote work, clear progression to Principal Fire Engineer or Management within 12-18 months, and the chance to influence client strategies across diverse building types. You'll work with architects and developers, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to ambitious growth

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Fire Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Strong experience within a UK fire engineering consultancy.
• Excellent knowledge of UK Building Regulations, BS 9999 and relevant fire safety guidance.
• Experience producing and reviewing complex fire strategies.
• Confident managing projects and communicating directly with clients.
• Ambitious, commercially aware and keen to progress into a senior leadership position.
• Chartered status (CEng) or working towards chartership would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver fire engineering projects from concept through to completion.
• Develop fire strategies for a variety of building types.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers.
• Work closely with architects, developers and design teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Support the company's growth, technical development and future direction.
• Work towards taking on greater leadership and management responsibilities.

Skills

Project management

UK Building Regulations

Fire strategy development

Client communication

Leadership potential

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards

Job description

Fully Remote | Highly Competitive Salary | Progression to Principal / Management within 12-18 Months

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Lead Fire Engineer to join a growing fire engineering consultancy with big plans for the future.

This independent consultancy currently employs around 25 professionals and is looking to expand its team, client base and presence across the UK.

They are seeking an experienced Lead Fire Engineer who is ready to take the next step in their career, with a clear opportunity to progress into a Principal Fire Engineer or Management position within 12-18 months.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Lead Fire Engineer who wants to play a key role in shaping a growing business, rather than being another number in a large consultancy.

The Lead Fire Engineer's Role

• Lead and deliver fire engineering projects from concept through to completion.
• Develop fire strategies for a variety of building types.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers.
• Work closely with architects, developers and design teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Support the company's growth, technical development and future direction.
• Work towards taking on greater leadership and management responsibilities.

The Lead Fire Engineer

• Degree qualified in Fire Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Strong experience within a UK fire engineering consultancy.
• Excellent knowledge of UK Building Regulations, BS 9999 and relevant fire safety guidance.
• Experience producing and reviewing complex fire strategies.
• Confident managing projects and communicating directly with clients.
• Ambitious, commercially aware and keen to progress into a senior leadership position.
• Chartered status (CEng) or working towards chartership would be advantageous.

In Return?

• Highly competitive salary, reflective of experience.
• Fully remote working with flexibility and autonomy.
• Clear progression to Principal Fire Engineer / Management within 12-18 months.
• Opportunity to help shape and grow an ambitious consultancy.
• Direct access to senior leadership and key business decisions.
• A supportive, close-knit team with an entrepreneurial approach.
• Long-term career development and genuine leadership opportunities.

If you're an experienced Lead Fire Engineer looking for greater responsibility, career progression and the chance to make a real impact within a growing consultancy, this could be the ideal next step