Senior Fire Engineer

Carriera Careers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm based in London is seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to lead fire engineering projects and influence team growth. This role involves delivering fire strategy reports and managing key client relationships. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in fire safety design and the ability to mentor junior engineers. This position offers flexible working arrangements and may require occasional travel across the UK for project meetings.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in fire engineering and fire safety design.
• Ability to manage complex schemes and client relationships.
• Proven mentorship capabilities in a technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of fire engineering projects.
• Provide expert guidance during design and regulatory processes.
• Support and mentor junior engineers in the team.

Skills

Fire safety design

Client management

Mentoring

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Summary

We're 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, they're 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.