Senior Fire Engineer

Fire Design Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire engineering consultancy in Greater London is seeking a Senior Fire Engineer who will advise clients and develop fire strategies from concept to completion. You will lead strategy development, review models, and conduct inspections to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications, chartered status in progress, and strong communication skills. The role offers a salary of up to £65k, remote working options, and various benefits including private healthcare and career development.

Benefits

Salary up to £65k per annum

Bonus scheme

Flexible and remote working

Private healthcare

Career development opportunities

Team events

Qualifications

• An experienced fire engineer with a relevant degree.
• Looking to achieve chartered status or equivalent.
• Demonstrable relevant fire engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire strategy development.
• Review and interpret CFD and zone models.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure fire safety compliance.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Analytical skills

Report writing skills

Strong people skills

Customer focus

Prioritization skills

Education

Degree in fire engineering or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Bluebeam

Job description

About Us

FDS Consult UK, part of the FDS Group, is a fire engineering consultancy with a reputation for combining technical precision with design sensitivity. Our engineers work hand-in-hand with architects and clients to craft innovative, tailored fire strategies that enhance safety without compromising the aesthetic or function of a building. From residential to commercial, we cover every sector with smart, practical, and design-conscious solutions.

The Role

We're on the hunt for a Senior Fire Engineer who doesn't just tick boxes but solves problems. You’ll be advising clients, developing fire strategies, and shaping projects from concept through to completion.

Your day-to-day will include :

• Leading fire strategy development (solo or as part of a team)
• Reviewing and interpreting CFD and zone models
• Marking up plans in Bluebeam and producing fire strategy documents (RIBA Stage 2 to As-Built, Gateway 1 to 3)
• Presenting to clients, authorities, and building control — you\'re the voice of reason and reassurance
• Conducting site inspections to ensure fire safety is built right, not just written down

Requirements

You should have :

• An experienced fire engineer with a good degree, preferably in fire engineering or related topic.
• Someone with or looking to achieve chartered status.
• Demonstrable relevant fire engineering experience
• Experience of site visits / inspection for existing buildings and during construction
• Experience of structural fire engineering would be of benefit.
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to prioritise
• Customer focused and with strong people skills
• Strong analytical and good report writing skills
• Proficiency in the use of standard IT applications (e.g. Word, Excel)
• A drive to improve current performance
• Full UK Driving license.
• A strong understanding of UK legislation and design guidance
• An ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, working to tight deadlines

Benefits

What we offer :

• Salary of up to £65k per annum depending on experience
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible and remote working
• Private healthcare incl. discounted gym membership, fitness products
• Life Insurance - of up to 4x annual salary
• Long-term sickness cover
• Career development and progression – you bring the drive, we’ll supply the opportunity
• A dynamic and creative environment
• Various company-wide and team events