Senior Fire Engineer

Celnor; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentive

Private medical insurance

28 days holiday including bank + extra

Job summary

Airey Miller, part of the Celnor Group, is seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to lead fire engineering for new and existing buildings, with a focus on FRAEWs under PAS 9980, fire strategies and remediation advice.

Reporting to the Technical Director–Fire Engineering, you will manage commissions, mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of the fire team, working with clients across public and private sectors.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ post-qualification experience in fire engineering.
• Experience delivering FRAEWs under PAS 9980.
• Strong fire strategies and existing building assessments.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations and Building Safety Act framework.
• Degree or equivalent technical qualifications, with substantial fire exp.
• Excellent report writing and client management skills.
• IFE membership or progress toward chartered status desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEWs) per PAS 9980 with evidence-based conclusions.
• Develop fire strategies for new developments and refurbishments.
• Assess existing buildings for fire safety deficiencies and remediation advice.
• Manage projects from scope and proposals through delivery within budget.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors and design teams including façade specialists.
• Support Building Safety Regulator submissions and fire safety compliance for high‑risk buildings.
• Undertake site inspections and document risks and recommendations clearly.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth.

Skills

Lead projects

FRAEWs PAS 9980

Fire strategies

Building Regulations knowledge

Report writing

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Job description

Description

Airey Miller

Who we are

Established in 1995, Airey Miller is a multi-discipline property and construction consultancy, delivering professional services to public and private sector developers, housing providers and asset owners.
We provide expertise across project management, employer's agent services, building safety, fire engineering and technical consultancy. Known for building strong relationships and providing practical advice, we support clients from project inception through to completion.

Part of the Celnor Group

Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.

While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.

Job details

We are looking for a Senior Fire Engineer, to lead the delivery of fire engineering services for new and existing buildings, with a particular focus on existing residential buildings, fire risk appraisals of external walls (FRAEWs) in accordance with PAS 9980, fire strategies and proportionate remediation solutions.

Reporting to the Technical Director–Fire Engineering, taking responsibility for allocated commissions and provide clear, practical advice supported by evidence and sound professional judgement. Contribute to the technical standards, successful project delivery and development of Airey Miller’s fire engineering team. Clients include local authorities, housing associations, developers, contractors, building owners, managing agents and other public and private sector organisations.

What you will do

• Lead Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEWs) in accordance with PAS 9980, providing evidence-based conclusions and proportionate recommendations.
• Develop fire strategies for new developments, refurbishments and changes of use.
• Assess existing buildings, identify fire safety deficiencies and advise on remediation solutions.
• Manage projects from initial scope and fee proposals through to delivery, ensuring quality, budgets and deadlines are met.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, developers and multidisciplinary design teams, including façade and structural specialists.
• Support Building Safety Regulator (BSR) submissions and fire safety compliance for higher-risk buildings.
• Undertake site inspections, review technical evidence and ensure risks and recommendations are clearly documented.
• Mentor junior engineers, undertake technical reviews and contribute to the continued growth of our fire engineering team.

Who you are

• Have at least 5–10 years’ relevant post-qualification experience in fire engineering, with a proven ability to lead projects independently.
• Be able to demonstrable experience delivering FRAEWs in accordance with PAS 9980, including external wall investigations and remediation advice.
• Have strong experience in fire strategies, existing building assessments, compartmentation and fire protection.
• Good knowledge of Building Regulations, Approved Document B, relevant British Standards and the Building Safety Act framework.
• A relevant degree or equivalent technical qualifications, supported by substantial fire engineering experience.
• Excellent technical report writing, analytical and communication skills, with the ability to manage clients, projects and fees.
• Experience supervising or mentoring engineers and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or a relevant professional body; Chartered Engineer, Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Building Engineer status, or progress towards professional registration, is desirable.

Join us

You’ll be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism, integrity and teamwork are genuinely valued. As part of the wider Celnor Group, you’ll benefit from group-wide investment, shared expertise and opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to grow.

Benefits

We offer a strong benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing and work-life balance, including:

• Bonus incentive
• Private medical insurance
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays plus one additional day off for your birthday and additional holiday days over the Christmas period 3 / 4 days (at Director’s discretion)
• Professional subscriptions paid by the company
• Plus, access to a wider range of employee benefits and rewards

Important information

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.

We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.