Lead Fire Safety Engineer

Service Care Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Care Solutions is recruiting a Lead Fire Safety Engineer to lead fire engineering projects from our London/Cheltenham base. You will drive technical delivery, develop fire strategies, and collaborate with clients, architects and design teams to ensure compliant, commercially viable fire solutions.

The role offers full‑time or part‑time options, with a strong emphasis on professional development, diverse project exposure and a supportive, balanced work environment.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience as a Fire Engineer or in a similar fire safety role.
• IFE membership at AIFireE or MIFireE level is required.
• Strong understanding of UK fire safety standards and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good grasp of commercial management and resource planning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fee proposals, fire strategy reports and technical documentation.
• Attend client meetings and undertake site surveys and inspections.
• Review architectural drawings to identify fire strategy risks and opportunities.
• Conduct means of escape analysis and evacuation modelling.
• Support fire engineering calculations for radiant heat and smoke control.
• Carry out third‑party reviews and design verification.
• Convey fire strategies clearly to clients and design teams.
• Apply UK fire safety legislation to building projects and manage resources.

Skills

Technical leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Commercial awareness

Client engagement

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering

IFE membership (AIFireE or MIFireE)

Job description

Lead Fire Safety Engineer

Location: London, Cheltenham

Salary: £56,000–£70,000 per annum DOE

Working Pattern: Full-time or Part-time

I am currently working on behalf of a specialist fire safety engineering consultancy to recruit an experienced Lead Fire Safety Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established consultancy delivering fire engineering solutions across a diverse range of sectors in the UK and internationally. The business prides itself on its supportive working environment, technical excellence and commitment to employee development, with a strong emphasis on maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering fire engineering projects, working closely with clients, architects and design teams to develop effective, compliant and commercially viable fire strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare fee proposals, fire strategy reports and associated technical documentation.
• Attend client meetings and undertake site surveys and inspections.
• Review architectural drawings, identifying fire strategy risks and opportunities to add value.
• Undertake means of escape analysis, evacuation time calculations and computational evacuation modelling.
• Support fire engineering calculations relating to radiant heat, smoke control and occupant evacuation.
• Carry out third-party reviews and design verification.
• Communicate fire strategies effectively to clients, architects and wider design teams.
• Apply relevant UK fire safety legislation, regulations and standards to building projects.
• Contribute to commercial management and resource planning across projects.

Requirements

• Degree in Fire Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline.
• Minimum of three years' experience working as a Fire Engineer, or in an equivalent position within a fire safety engineering team.
• IFE membership at AIFireE or MIFireE level.
• Thorough understanding of Approved Document B, BS 9999 and BS 9991.
• Working knowledge of regulatory controls and the ability to develop and implement fire-engineered design solutions.
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage with clients and design teams.
• An understanding of commercial management and resource planning.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £56,000–£70,000, dependent on experience.
• Full-time or part-time working options.
• A supportive and collaborative consultancy environment.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.
• A strong focus on manageable workloads and work-life balance.
• Exposure to varied and technically challenging fire engineering projects.