Senior Fire Engineer

Brandon James; Bath; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking a Confident Senior Fire Engineer to join their team, based in Manchester or Bristol. The role involves applying core fire engineering principles across various sectors including retail and healthcare. Ideal candidates will have an Engineering degree, membership in IFE, and previous experience in a related role. Responsibilities include project management from inception to completion, site visits, and collaboration with clients. This position offers an exciting opportunity for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Engineering degree and membership in IFE.
• Previous experience within a related role is required.
• An MSc/MEng in fire or engineering is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Apply core fire engineering principles on fire safety design projects.
• Site visits and client/project meetings.
• Manage small schemes from inception to completion.

Skills

Core fire engineering principles

Project management

Technical evidence analysis

Education

Engineering degree

MSc / MEng in related fire or engineering subjects

Job description

Job Description

Confident Senior Fire Engineer required to join an industry leading, employee owned consultancy, working alongside an established team based in Manchester or Bristol. Supporting projects across various sectors, including retail, education, healthcare and more.

The Senior Fire Engineer

• The successful Senior Fire Engineer will have a minimum of an Engineering degree, and is a member of the IFE.
• An MSc / MEng in related fire or engineering subjects would be desirable.
• Previous experience within a related role.

The Senior Fire Engineer Role Responsibilities

• Applying core fire engineering principles, regulatory framework, codes and standards on simple fire safety design projects.
• Develop peripheral Core Technical Knowledge e.g. product knowledge and testing standards through observation, shadowing of more senior engineers and self-development.
• Site visits and client / project team meetings.
• Put forward solutions based on codes, standards, technical evidence and previous work / case studies.
• Undertake self-analysis of technical development needs and actively seek out support to address knowledge shortfall.
• Suggest new, and seek out opportunities on existing research and development projects.
• Project manage small schemes from inception to completion (under the direction of a Project Director), inc…