Senior Fire Engineer

Hunter Dunning Ltd; Greater London, Leeds, Sheffield, Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible working

38 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension

CPD

Job summary

Hunter Dunning Ltd is seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to lead the delivery of fire engineering design and consultancy across residential, commercial, healthcare, education and infrastructure sectors in the UK.

The role offers hybrid/flexible working across major UK cities, with a salary of £55k–£75k plus annual bonus, 38 days leave, private medical insurance, enhanced pension, CPD and travel support. You’ll mentor engineers and manage client relationships.

Qualifications

• MSc (or equivalent) in Fire Engineering.
• Proven experience in consultancy.
• Strong grasp of UK Building Regulations & RIBA stages.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of fire engineering design & consultancy projects.
• Prepare and review fire strategies, reports, and calculations.
• Manage clients, budgets, and commercial aspects.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers.
• Represent the team at design meetings and presentations.

Skills

Fire engineering

Leadership

Communication

Consultancy

Education

MSc in Fire Engineering

Job description

? Senior Fire Engineer – £55K–£75K + Bonus + Hybrid Working

? London | Manchester | Leeds | Sheffield | Birmingham

? Permanent | Hybrid/Flexible

? Join a respected and forward-thinking fire consultancy known for delivering innovative fire safety solutions across the UK and internationally ?. You’ll take the lead on technically complex and varied projects across sectors including residential, commercial, healthcare, education, and infrastructure — all within a supportive, collaborative environment.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £55,000 – £75,000 (DOE)
• Annual performance bonus
• 38 days annual leave (buy/sell options)
• Hybrid & flexible working
• Enhanced company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Professional memberships + ongoing CPD
• Wellbeing & travel support ?

Your Role

• Lead delivery of fire engineering design & consultancy projects
• Prepare and review fire strategies, reports, and calculations
• Manage clients, budgets, and commercial aspects
• Mentor and guide junior engineers
• Represent the team at design meetings and presentations

What You’ll Need

• MSc (or equivalent) in Fire Engineering
• Proven experience in consultancy
• Strong grasp of UK Building Regulations & RIBA stages
• Excellent communication & leadership skills
• Working towards (or already achieved) CEng status

Ready to take the lead on high-profile fire projects and grow your career in a forward-thinking consultancy? ?

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