Senior Fire Engineer

Brandon James; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension contribution

Private healthcare

Professional subscriptions paid

Chartership support

Annual CPD budget

Performance-related bonus

Regular salary reviews

Career progression

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Brandon James, Glasgow-based multidisciplinary consultancy, is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Engineer to join and lead fire safety strategies on complex developments in the city. You will deliver fire strategies across commercial, residential, healthcare, and education projects, mentor junior engineers and drive quality reviews while supporting client relationships and progression within the team.

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements are available, with a clear route towards Associate

Qualifications

• A relevant Fire Engineering or Engineering degree.
• Strong consultancy experience within fire engineering.
• Detailed knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and Building Regulations.
• Experience managing projects and client relationships.
• Membership of the IFE, CIBSE or another relevant professional body.
• Chartered status or progression towards chartership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and delivery of fire strategies across commercial, residential, healthcare, education and major mixed-use developments.
• Provide technical fire safety advice throughout the design and construction process, liaising with architects, developers, contractors and authorities.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and assist with quality assurance and technical reviews.

Skills

Fire engineering

Project management

Client relationship management

Education

Fire Engineering degree

Job description

An established multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Engineer to strengthen their Glasgow fire engineering team. The opportunity will suit a Senior Fire Engineer looking to take greater ownership of complex projects while supporting junior engineers and contributing to the continued growth of the team.

The Senior Fire Engineer's Role

The Senior Fire Engineer will lead the preparation and delivery of fire strategies across commercial, residential, healthcare, education and major mixed-use developments.

The Senior Fire Engineer will provide technical fire safety advice throughout the design and construction process, liaising closely with architects, developers, contractors and approval authorities.

• Responsibilities will include fire strategy reports, means of escape assessments, smoke control considerations, external wall and façade advice, design reviews and supporting projects through Building Regulations approval.
• The Senior Fire Engineer will also mentor less experienced engineers and assist with quality assurance and technical reviews.

The Senior Fire Engineer

The successful Senior Fire Engineer will ideally have:

• A relevant Fire Engineering or Engineering degree
• Strong consultancy experience within fire engineering
• Detailed knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and Building Regulations
• Experience managing projects and client relationships
• Membership of the IFE, CIBSE or another relevant professional body
• Chartered status or progression towards chartership

In Return?

• £55,000 - £65,000 salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Chartership support
• Annual CPD budget
• Performance-related bonus
• Regular salary reviews
• Clear route towards Associate level
• Excellent long-term career progression

This is an excellent Glasgow opportunity for a Senior Fire Engineer seeking greater technical responsibility, project ownership and progression.

Ref: LB89764

Fire Engineer / Fire Engineering / Fire Strategy / Fire Safety Engineering / Building Safety / Fire Compliance / Fire Modelling / Fire Consultancy / Building Regulations / Fire Risk