Lead Fire Engineer, Building Safety Strategy

Sweco; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks

Competitive pension contribution

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Company car or car allowance

Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme

Two professional subscriptions

28 days holiday + birthday off

Cycle2Work Scheme

Job summary

Sweco UK is seeking a Principal Fire Engineer to join our Building Safety team. You will provide strategic fire safety advice across commercial, residential, infrastructure and transportation projects, with flexible work options to suit three days in office or on site.

You will lead projects from concept to completion, develop technical knowledge, engage with clients, and contribute to high safety standards within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Fire Engineering and membership of the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) or equivalent.
• Proven experience in a similar senior fire safety role.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Building Regulations Part B, Fire Safety Order and relevant guidance (BS9999, BS7479, BS9991, BB100, HTM05).
• Experience with fire engineered solutions and risk assessment.
• Strong problem solving, contingency planning and practical, innovative solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, adaptable to audiences.
• Excellent consultancy, communication and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop Fire Safety Strategies during Design and Construction stages.
• Prepare technical engineering analyses using prescribed guidance and methods.
• Support the team in developing technical knowledge.
• Carry out site visits when required.
• Attend internal and external meetings.
• Oversee and manage projects from inception to completion.
• Liaise with clients on a daily basis.

Skills

Fire engineering

Client liaison

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering

Job description

Sweco UK is seeking a Principal Fire Engineer to join our Building Safety team. You will provide strategic fire safety advice across commercial, residential, infrastructure and transportation projects, with flexible work options to suit three days in office or on site.

You will lead projects from concept to completion, develop technical knowledge, engage with clients, and contribute to high safety standards within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.