Senior Fire Engineer

Carriera; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Fire Engineer or Principal Fire Engineer. In this role, you will lead complex fire engineering projects, provide expert guidance, and manage key client relationships. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in fire engineering, with chartered status highly desirable. The position offers flexible working options and the potential for a salary exceeding £100k for chartered professionals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fire engineering or consultancy.
• Chartered or near-chartered status is highly desirable.
• Strong background in fire strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of fire engineering on complex schemes.
• Provide expert guidance during design development and reviews.
• Manage key client relationships as a senior contact.
• Support and mentor junior fire engineers.

Skills

Fire engineering

Fire consultancy

Regulatory submissions

Client relationship management

Education

Chartered Engineer (IFE/CEng)

5+ years experience in fire engineering

Job description

Job Description

Summary

Were partnering with an established multi-disciplinary consultancy based in London delivering fire engineering, fire safety, and fire strategy support across residential, commercial, education, and healthcare projects. Due to continued growth, theyre looking for a Senior Fire engineer or Principal Fire Engineer to help lead the development of their fire engineering capability and support major projects across the UK.

About the position

• Lead the delivery of fire engineering, fire strategy reports, code consultancy and fire safety design on complex schemes
• Provide expert guidance during design development, regulatory submissions, and technical reviews
• Manage key client relationships and act as a senior point of contact
• Support and mentor junior fire engineers, contributing to internal technical standards
• Influence team growth and help shape the fire engineering function
• Flexible working with remote and hybrid options, UK-wide role with occasional travel for project or client meetings
• Senior / chartered salaries of over £100k available for chartered Fire Engineers

About you

• 5+ years experience in fire engineering, fire consultancy, fire safety engineering, or a similar technical role
• Chartered or near-chartered (IFE / CEng) highly desirable

Strong background in fire strategy development, building regul...