Senior Fire Engineer

Hunter Dunning; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire consultancy in Belfast is seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to lead complex fire engineering projects. You will manage projects from start to finish, ensuring quality and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will hold an accredited engineering degree and have extensive experience in UK fire regulations. The role offers a salary between £55,000 and £70,000, along with bonuses, hybrid working, and numerous benefits including healthcare and continuous professional development.

Benefits

27 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Private healthcare

Childcare scheme

Pension scheme 6%

Life Cover

Electric Car Benefit

Continuous CPD / Professional development

Qualifications

• Accreditation from a recognized engineering council is essential.
• Experience in fire engineering solutions for UK projects is required.
• Familiarity with tight deadlines and the ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex fire engineering projects.
• Review technical packages during RIBA Stages 4 and 5.
• Support and mentor team members from Grad to Fire Engineer.

Skills

Engineering Council Accredited BEng Hons, MEng or MSc

Minimum associate member of IFE

Extensive experience in delivering fire-engineered solutions

Strong understanding of UK legislation

UK Driving Licence and own vehicle

Education

BEng Hons, MEng or MSc in Engineering

Job description

Senior Fire Engineer Job in Belfast

in Belfast, for an established and leading fire consultancy. As a key part of the Fire Engineering team, you will be working through all stages of complex fire engineering projects and reporting to an Associate level fire engineer. The role offers a salary of £55,000 – £70,000 + Bonus + 27 Days Holiday + BH + hybrid working + healthcare + continuous CPD / professional development.

They offer strategic advice, innovative design, construction oversight and risk management services to wide-ranging clients in the UK and worldwide. Established nearly 15 years ago, they are an award-winning consultancy working closely with councils, architects, and design teams to embed safety at the heart of architectural ambition. They work across a variety of sectors including commercial, residential, education, transport, healthcare, hospitality and nuclear.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead on complex fire engineering projects
• Review of technical packages during RIBA Stages 4 and 5
• Support and mentor Grad to Fire Engineer level within your team
• Lead workshops / meetings to discuss design solutions
• Implementing fire strategies during construction phase and retrospective fire strategies
• Produce technical engineering reports and review technical packages of contractors
• Project manage from start to end including financials, quality management planning and customer care.
• Client facing through the lifecycle of projects
• Contribute to work winning.

Required Skills & Experience

Engineering Council Accredited BEng Hons, MEng or MSc

CEng, MRICS, MCABE or working towards

Minimum associate member of IFE

Extensive experience in delivering fire-engineered solutions for UK based projects

Strong understanding of UK legislation / regulations and design guidance (will also consider applicants from New Zealand or Australia with similar regulations)

Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, working to tight deadlines

UK Driving Licence and own vehicle.

What you get back

Salary £55,000 – £70,000 (Negotiable)

Mileage paid 45p per mile

Chartership bonus and additional bonus scheme

27 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (option to buy 10 additional days)

Hybrid Working (2-3 days working remotely)

Pension scheme 6%

Private healthcare

Childcare scheme

Life Cover

Continuous CPD / Professional development

Electric Car Benefit.