Senior Fire Engineer

Brandon James; Stretford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Pension contribution

25 days annual leave

Career progression to Associate level

CPD support and professional developed

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Brandon James seeks an experienced Senior Fire Engineer to join a leading independent fire engineering consultancy in Manchester, delivering projects across complex residential, commercial and mixed-use developments throughout the UK.

You will lead fire strategies, liaise with clients and architects, and mentor junior engineers while supporting growth of the fire engineering division in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in a fire consultancy environment.
• Strong knowledge of Approved Document B and Building Safety Act.
• Experience producing fire strategy reports and knowledge of residential and commercial projects.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire engineering projects from concept through to completion.
• Support clients, architects and developers on fire safety matters.
• Attend client meetings and contribute to growth of the consultancy's fire engineering division.
• Mentor junior engineers and oversee project delivery.

Skills

Communication & report writing

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline

Job description

A leading independent fire engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Engineer to join their growing Manchester team. This opportunity would suit a technically strong Senior Fire Engineer looking to work across complex residential, commercial and mixed‑use developments throughout the UK.

The Senior Fire Engineer role

The appointed Senior Fire Engineer will lead fire engineering projects from concept through to completion, supporting clients, architects and developers on fire safety and regulatory compliance matters.

Key responsibilities

• Fire strategies
• Building Regulations compliance
• External wall and façade fire safety
• Means of escape and compartmentation
• Smoke control systems
• Passive fire protection
• High‑risk residential buildings

The Senior Fire Engineer will also support junior engineers, attend client meetings and contribute towards the continued growth of the consultancy's fire engineering division.

Qualifications

• Degree in Fire Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience within a fire consultancy environment
• Strong understanding of Approved Document B and Building Safety Act
• Experience producing fire strategy reportsKnowledge of residential and commercial projects
• Excellent communication and report writing skills

Benefits

• £60,000 – £75,000 salary
• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid working
• Career progression to Associate level
• CPD support and professional development
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ref: LB22056