Senior Fire Engineer

Brandon James Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected fire safety consultancy in Cheltenham is seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to develop fire strategies and ensure compliance on complex projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in consultancy and a relevant degree. This role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 – £60,000, hybrid working, and support towards chartership. Join a collaborative team dedicated to promoting staff wellbeing and professional development.

Benefits

Gifted every other Friday off

Annual leave

Bonus

Support towards chartership

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a fire engineer in a consultancy environment.
• Strong understanding of UK fire safety regulations and standards.
• Progression towards or attainment of chartership is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire strategies for new builds and complex developments.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and fire risk assessments.
• Support junior fire engineers and contribute to technical leadership.

Skills

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Technical problem-solving

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering or related field

Job description

Are you a Senior Fire Engineer looking to advance your fire engineering career with a respected fire safety consultancy delivering industry-leading solutions?

The Company

Is seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to join their growing Cheltenham-based team of 8. As an established and forward-thinking fire safety consultancy, they offer fire engineers the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of complex, high-profile projects, including residential high rise, commercial, laboratory work, data centres, and more. Whether you are an experienced fire engineer looking to take on greater responsibility, or a chartered fire engineer ready to lead, this consultancy will provide you with the autonomy, variety, and support to truly thrive, while enjoying being in a company that genuinely values their staff’s wellbeing.

The Role

As a Senior Fire Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Developing robust fire strategies for new builds, refurbishments, and complex developments
• Fire safety design, thermal modelling, CFD modelling
• Reviewing architectural and M&E plans to assess fire compliance and propose solutions
• Providing expert guidance to clients, design teams, and contractors
• Conducting site visits, inspections, and fire risk assessments as required
• Supporting junior fire engineers and contributing to technical leadership within the team
• Ensuring projects meet the latest regulations, standards, and best practice guidance

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience as a fire engineer, ideally in a consultancy environment
• A degree in Fire Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong understanding of UK fire safety regulations, Approved Documents, and British Standards
• Excellent report writing, stakeholder engagement, and technical problem-solving skills
• Progression towards, or attainment of, chartership (CEng / MIFireE / MIFSM) is desirable

What’s on Offer

• £55,000 – £60,000
• Hybrid working
• Gifted every other Friday off
• Annual leave
• Bonus
• Support towards chartership and continued professional development
• Involvement in a wide range of technically challenging and rewarding projects
• A supportive, inclusive, and highly skilled fire engineering team

If you are a Senior Fire Engineer, or a fire engineer of any level considering your opportunities, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James

Reference number: 3383060

Phone number: 01628 367 041