Senior Fire Engineer

The Barbican; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable UK consultancy is seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to join their London team, focusing on innovative fire safety solutions across diverse projects. The role involves developing fire strategies, applying UK fire codes, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with design teams. This position offers a competitive salary of £60,000 - £75,000, hybrid working, and generous benefits including private medical insurance and career progression support.

Benefits

Generous bonus scheme

33 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Career progression support

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a fire consultancy or engineering role.
• Chartered or actively working towards MIFireE or CEng status.
• Experience in preparing fire strategy reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver fire strategies from concept to handover.
• Apply fire regulations in project work.
• Lead site inspections and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Fire engineering strategy development

Knowledge of UK fire codes and standards

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline

Tools

CFD modelling software (e.g., PyroSim, Pathfinder)

Job description

Overview

An outstanding opportunity has opened for a Senior Fire Engineer to join a respected UK consultancy known for delivering innovative fire safety solutions across complex, high-profile projects. This forward-thinking firm is expanding its London team and is looking for a technically capable and ambitious Senior Fire Engineer to take ownership of challenging schemes across a wide variety of sectors.

Senior Fire Engineer's Role

• Develop and deliver robust fire strategies from concept to handover
• Apply Approved Document B, BS 9999, BS 9991 and the Building Safety Act in project work
• Undertake advanced fire engineering calculations and performance-based design
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams and attend client meetings
• Lead site inspections, technical reviews, and design appraisals
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal technical development
• Support fee proposals and project management on major schemes

Requirements

• Degree in Fire Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a fire consultancy or engineering role
• Strong working knowledge of UK fire codes and standards
• Skilled in preparing clear and detailed fire strategy reports
• Experience with CFD modelling software (e.g. PyroSim, Pathfinder) beneficial
• Chartered or actively working towards MIFireE or CEng status
• Confident communicator with a solution-focused mindset

In Return

• £60,000 - £75,000 salary
• Generous bonus scheme
• Hybrid working with flexible hours
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
• Paid professional memberships and CPD funding
• Clear career progression and chartership support

If you are a Fire Engineer or other fire safety professional and considering your career opportunities, then contact Stuart Miller at Brandon James.