Senior Fire Engineer - Consultancy

Alecto Recruitment Limited; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alecto Recruitment Limited in Bristol is seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to lead and manage projects across the full active fire protection spectrum. You will specialise in sprinkler, water mist, gaseous suppression, and fire mains systems, coordinating with other disciplines, delivering technical reports, and supporting bids and business development.

The role requires a mechanical/building services/fire engineering degree, membership in IFE/CIBSE or equivalent, and proficiency with Bluebeam

Qualifications

• Experience across active fire protection systems in consultancy or related environments.
• Degree in a relevant engineering field or equivalent qualifications.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD or Revit.
• Strong communication and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects across the active fire protection spectrum.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines.
• Deliver conceptual design, performance specifications, and technical reports.
• Support training and contribute to bids and business development.

Skills

Active fire protection

Project management

Technical reporting

Interdisciplinary coordination

Business development

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Building Services Engineering

Fire Engineering

IFE/CIBSE membership

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Senior Fire Engineer - Consultancy

Salary/Package - £80,000 - £90,000 Basic + Extensive Benefits Package to include Private Medical, Annual Bonus, Car Allowance, Private Pension + More

Location - Bristol

Permanent Position ( Hybrid )

This is a rare opportunity with one of the UK's most respected independent fire engineering consultancies where it has grown from two founding members just over 10 years ago, to a team of over 130 technical experts across eight UK offices. It is an employee-owned business, which shapes everything about how it operates so there is genuine investment in people, and a culture that consistently backs up the reputation.

The Role

You’ll be leading and managing projects across the full active fire protection spectrum to include conceptual design, performance specifications, options studies, site inspections, and technical reporting. Systems knowledge required spans sprinkler (BS EN 12845, BS 9251, LPC Rules), water mist (BS 8458, BS 8489, BS EN 14972), gaseous suppression (BS EN 15004), and wet and dry fire mains (BS 9990). Alongside the technical delivery, you’ll coordinate with other engineering disciplines, provide guidance to colleagues, contribute to training, and play a role in business development and bid activity.

What They Need

Proven experience across active fire protection systems in a consultancy, construction, or property environment. A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Fire Engineering, or a related discipline is suitable, as are industry-recognised qualifications or IFE/CIBSE membership. Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD, or Revit expected. Strong communication skills, sound commercial awareness, and the ability to manage a varied workload independently are all essential.