Senior Fire Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading fire consultancy in Greater Manchester is seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing fire engineering solutions, conducting fire risk assessments, and managing complex projects. The ideal candidate should possess a Fire Engineering Degree and be confident in leading their own projects. This position offers a competitive salary between £55,000 and £65,000, along with benefits such as a hybrid working arrangement, pension scheme, and chartership support.

Benefits

Car allowance

10% annual bonus, paid quarterly

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Chartership support

Career progression opportunities

Professional subscription

Qualifications

• Experience in leading complex fire engineering projects.
• Experience working on healthcare projects is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design fire engineering solutions for various projects.
• Conduct fire hazard identification and risk assessments.
• Develop smoke control designs and conduct code compliance reviews.

Skills

Fire Engineering Design

Fire Strategies

Fire Hazard Identification

Fire Risk Assessment

Smoke control design

Code compliance reviews

Commercially minded

Time management

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Fire Engineering Degree / BEng

MSc beneficial but not required

Job description

Senior Fire Engineer

One of the UK's leading and award‑winning fire consultancies, known for delivering prestigious build‑sector projects, is actively looking to bring in a Senior Fire Engineer to join their close‑knit team. The Senior or Principal Fire Engineer will be based in their main Manchester hub, an impressive, high‑end office in the Northern Quarter, a short walk from Piccadilly station.

This impressive fire consultancy offers fantastic support and career‑progression paths, attested by their excellent retention rate and steady growth.

The senior fire engineer should be confident to lead on their own complex projects across all stages of the project cycle and manage day‑to‑day responsibilities. Experience working on healthcare projects would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Fire Engineering Design
• Fire Strategies
• Fire Hazard Identification
• Fire Risk Assessment
• Smoke control design
• Code compliance reviews
• Fire suppression and fire alarm systems would be beneficial
• Previous experience with a multidisciplinary or a consultancy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Time management
• Commercially minded

Qualifications

• Fire Engineering Degree / BEng, or a relevant degree in mechanical or building services
• MSc beneficial but not required

In Return…

• Salary: £55,000 – £65,000
• Car allowance
• 10% annual bonus, paid quarterly
• Colleague‑owned company
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme
• Chartership support
• Career progression opportunities
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Professional subscription

If you are a Senior Fire Engineer considering your career opportunities, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James.

REF: 18630MC