Senior Fire Engineer

Hunter Dunning; Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire consultancy in Chatham is seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to lead complex projects, ensuring compliance with UK regulations. This role offers a competitive salary of £50,000-£65,000, hybrid working, and a range of benefits including healthcare and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Chartership bonus

Private healthcare

Childcare scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum associate member of IFE required.
• Knowledge of design guidance for fire engineering.
• Experience in UK-based projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex fire engineering projects.
• Review technical packages during RIBA Stages 4 and 5.
• Support and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Engineering Council Accredited BEng Hons, MEng or MSc

Extensive experience in delivering fire-engineered solutions

Strong understanding of UK legislation/regulations

Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently

UK Driving Licence and own vehicle

Education

BEng Hons, MEng or MSc

Job description

Overview

Senior Fire Engineer Job in Chatham, Kent

in Chatham, Kent 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 £50,000 – £65,000 + 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 £50,000 – £65,000 (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.