Senior Fire Engineer

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire safety consultancy is seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to enhance their team. The role involves technical analysis, client consultations, and producing comprehensive fire strategy documentation. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving abilities, relevant experience, and will be committed to achieving high-quality outcomes in fire safety engineering.

Benefits

Participation in the company bonus scheme

Hybrid working policy

33 days annual leave

Trial of a 9-day fortnight

Flexible working hours

Company pension scheme with 5% employer contribution

Support for CPD and training

Employee referral bonus scheme

Monthly wellbeing challenges with cash prizes

Access to private healthcare and EAP services

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience as a Fire Engineer.
• Membership of IFE (MIFireE or AIFireE) required.
• Thorough knowledge of ADB, BS 9999, and BS 9991 standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce fee proposals and fire strategy reports.
• Conduct site surveys and communicate strategies to clients.
• Calculate evacuation times and perform Means of Escape Analysis.

Skills

Creative problem-solver

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering

Job description

THE ROLE:

Affinity Fire Engineering is a specialised fire safety consultancy firm servicing a diverse range of clients and sectors throughout the UK & Ireland. We have vacancies available and are looking for proactive and experienced Senior Fire Engineers to join the team.

We are a medium-sized organisation that strongly supports equality, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to create an open and inclusive workplace environment where all employees feel happy and motivated, and can be themselves.

Our company values are ‘people, quality, and integrity’. We prioritize work-life balance for our engineers, ensuring workloads are manageable within regular hours, and support continuous professional development (CPD) to help our engineers progress within the industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce fee proposals, fire strategy reports, and other relevant documentation as required.
• Attend client meetings, conduct site surveys and inspections, and communicate fire strategies to the design team and clients via calls, emails, and meetings.
• Review architectural drawings to identify fire strategy approval risks and opportunities to add value.
• Calculate evacuation times and perform Means of Escape Analysis.
• Conduct Computational Evacuation Modelling Analysis.
• Solve fire engineering calculations, including radiant heat, smoke control, and occupant evacuations, with support.
• Perform Third Party Review and Design Verification.
• Understand and apply UK fire safety legislation and standards to buildings.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

We seek candidates with strong technical and analytical skills, and the following qualities:

• Creative problem-solver with risk understanding and solution provision skills.
• Self-motivated and results-driven.
• Committed to high-quality work.
• Proactive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Basic understanding of commercial management and resourcing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player willing to support and share knowledge.
• Passionate about their work.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• A degree in Fire Engineering or an equivalent Engineering discipline.
• At least 3 years’ experience as a Fire Engineer within a Fire Safety Engineering team, with some project management experience.
• Membership of IFE (MIFireE or AIFireE).
• Thorough knowledge of ADB, BS 9999, and BS 9991 standards.
• Experience with regulatory controls and developing fire-engineered design solutions.

BENEFITS:

• Participation in the company bonus scheme, paid twice yearly.
• Hybrid working policy promoting work/life balance.
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Trial of a 9-day fortnight with every other Friday off, with no requirement to make up hours.
• Flexible working hours between 7 am-8 pm.
• Company pension scheme with 5% employer contribution.
• Support for CPD and training.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.
• Monthly wellbeing challenges with cash prizes.
• Access to private healthcare and EAP services.
• Join a positive, autonomous team focused on results.