Senior Fire Engineer

Carriera Limited; Little London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Visa sponsorship available

Job summary

Carriera Limited, an established international engineering consultancy in London, is seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to lead the delivery of fire engineering projects, provide technical expertise and act as a key client contact.

You will guide project teams through design and construction, produce detailed fire strategies and calculations, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to business development while enjoying hybrid working and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Fire Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE).
• Experience delivering fire engineering projects within a consultancy.
• Good understanding of fire safety legislation, regulations, codes and standards.
• Excellent communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving with practical fire engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of fire engineering projects with focus on quality, programme delivery and client outcomes.
• Produce detailed fire strategies, technical reports and supporting calculations.
• Provide fire engineering advice throughout design and construction phases.
• Prepare fee proposals, tender submissions and other technical documentation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and support business development.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, contributing to team growth.

Skills

Client engagement

Leadership

Project delivery

Communication

Problem solving

Mentoring

Fire engineering

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering

IFE Membership

Job description

An established international engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Fire Engineer to join its growing London team. You'll lead the delivery of fire engineering projects, provide technical expertise and act as a key point of contact for clients and project teams.

With a strong pipeline of exciting projects across the built environment, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fire engineer to lead technically challenging work, build client relationships and help shape the continued growth of the fire engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of fire engineering projects, taking responsibility for technical quality, programme delivery and client outcomes
• Produce detailed fire strategies, technical reports and supporting calculations
• Provide fire engineering advice throughout the design and construction phases of projects
• Prepare fee proposals, tender submissions and other technical documentation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and support business development activities
• Mentor and support junior engineers, contributing to the continued growth of the fire engineering team

Requirements

• Degree in Fire Engineering or a related discipline
• Professional membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE)
• Strong experience delivering fire engineering projects within a consultancy environment
• Good understanding of relevant fire safety legislation, regulations, codes and standards
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with clients and project stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop practical fire engineering solutions

Why join?

• Join an established international engineering consultancy
• Hybrid working
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Work on a diverse range of complex, high-profile projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates

This role would suit an experienced senior fire engineer who enjoys a combination of technical delivery, project leadership and client engagement.

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