Senior Fire Engineer

Celnor; Sevenoaks; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension contributions

Private medical insurance

28 days holiday including bank hols

Birthday day off

Christmas time off

Professional development

Job summary

Airey Miller, part of the Celnor Group, is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Engineer to lead fire risk assessments, develop fire strategies and ensure building safety compliance for a range of clients in the UK. The role collaborates with the Delivery Director and multidisciplinary teams on complex projects, with hybrid working options and a competitive benefits package.

You will mentor colleagues, support business growth, and provide technically robust solutions across refurbishment,

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' post-qualification experience in fire engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience undertaking Fire Risk Assessments and fire engineering assessments.
• Experience preparing retrospective and design fire strategies.
• Understanding of compartmentation surveys and fire protection measures.
• Experience supporting refurbishment, remediation and recladding projects.
• Strong understanding of current fire safety legislation and industry guidance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to deliver technical solutions within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake internal and external Fire Risk Assessments, including intrusive inspections where required.
• Produce fire strategies, fire statements, fire safety management plans and associated technical reports.
• Advise clients on fire safety compliance across existing and new-build developments.
• Review fire safety information, technical documentation and design proposals.
• Provide practical and cost-effective fire engineering solutions.
• Support refurbishment, remediation and recladding projects.
• Peer review reports and technical outputs from other team members.
• Attend client, contractor and resident meetings as required.
• Support Building Safety Regulator applications and compliance activities.
• Assist with business development, client relationship management and team development.

Skills

Fire engineering

Fire risk assessment

Technical reports

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Design fire strategies

Job description

Description

Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Flexible / Hybrid

Salary: Competitive

About Us

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.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Fire Engineer to join our growing team.

This role offers the opportunity to lead and support a wide range of fire engineering projects for local authorities, housing associations, developers and contractors. Working closely with the Delivery Director and wider multidisciplinary team, you will provide technical expertise across fire risk assessments, fire strategies, remediation projects and building safety compliance.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting clients, mentoring colleagues and contributing to the continued growth and development of our fire engineering offering.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake internal and external Fire Risk Assessments, including intrusive inspections where required
• Produce fire strategies, fire statements, fire safety management plans and associated technical reports
• Advise clients on fire safety compliance across existing and new-build developments
• Review fire safety information, technical documentation and design proposals
• Provide practical and cost-effective fire engineering solutions
• Support refurbishment, remediation and recladding projects
• Peer review reports and technical outputs from other team members
• Attend client, contractor and resident meetings as required
• Support Building Safety Regulator applications and compliance activities
• Assist with business development, client relationship management and team development

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• Minimum 10 years' relevant post-qualification experience in fire engineering or a related discipline
• Experience undertaking Fire Risk Assessments and fire engineering assessments
• Experience preparing retrospective and design fire strategies
• Understanding of compartmentation surveys and fire protection measures
• Experience supporting refurbishment, remediation and recladding projects
• Strong understanding of current fire safety legislation and industry guidance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to deliver technical solutions within a fast-paced environment

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a technically strong and commercially aware Fire Engineer who enjoys working collaboratively with clients, colleagues and project teams.

The successful candidate will be confident providing practical fire engineering advice, managing technical deliverables and supporting the development of both clients and colleagues. You will have a proactive approach, strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Discretionary bonus incentive
• Pension contributions
• Private medical insurance
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• One additional day off for your birthday
• Additional time off over the Christmas period
• Professional development and career progression opportunities

Airey Miller is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed.

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 are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and where opportunities are accessible to all regardless of background. Diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and recruitment approach.

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 the ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.