Senior Fire Engineer – Hybrid, Path to Chartered Status

IFE; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Performance bonus

Company pension

Professional membership support

CPD funding

Hybrid/flexible working

Career progression

Professional registration support

Exposure to major projects

Job summary

Global HSE Group is seeking an experienced Fire Engineer to join its expanding fire engineering and building safety team in the UK. You will work with Chartered Fire Engineers on complex projects, aiming toward Chartered Engineer status and IFE registration.

You will develop fire strategies for high-profile buildings, contribute to safety assessments, and support dedicated CPD and training through Global Academy. Hybrid/flexible working is offered, with a clear path to professional progression.

Qualifications

• BEng/MEng, MSc or equivalent in Fire Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Relevant professional fire engineering experience.
• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations, Approved Document B and relevant British Standards.
• Experience contributing to fire strategies.
• Understanding of means of escape, compartmentation, fire resistance, smoke control and firefighting provisions.
• Experience reviewing building designs and technical information.
• Understanding of the Building Safety Act and Higher-Risk Building regulations.
• Strong technical report-writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while seeking senior input when needed.
• Commitment to CPD and maintaining technical competence.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional fire engineering advice to clients, project teams and colleagues.
• Develop and contribute to fire strategies for new and existing buildings.
• Undertake technical fire engineering assessments and develop practical, proportionate recommendations.
• Support Single Building Assessments and associated fire engineering work.
• Support fire engineering assessments of Higher-Risk Buildings and complex existing buildings.
• Review drawings, specifications, construction information and proposed fire safety measures.
• Assess means of escape, compartmentation, structural fire protection, smoke control and firefighting provisions.
• Support assessments involving façades and external wall systems.
• Identify fire safety risks, technical issues and areas requiring further investigation.
• Produce clear, accurate and technically robust fire strategies, assessments and reports.
• Attend client, design team and project meetings.
• Liaise with Building Control, Registered Building Inspectors, Fire and Rescue Authorities and other stakeholders as required.
• Undertake site inspections and surveys.
• Work collaboratively with Global's façade, FRA, Building Safety Act Principal Designer, passive fire and active systems teams.
• Participate in technical peer reviews, quality assurance and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Maintain and develop professional competence through structured CPD.
• Support progression towards professional registration and Chartered Engineer status.

Skills

Fire engineering experience

Report-writing

Communication skills

Independent worker

Professional development

Education

BEng/MEng, MSc in Fire Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Global HSE Group is seeking an experienced Fire Engineer to join its expanding fire engineering and building safety team in the UK. You will work with Chartered Fire Engineers on complex projects, aiming toward Chartered Engineer status and IFE registration.

You will develop fire strategies for high-profile buildings, contribute to safety assessments, and support dedicated CPD and training through Global Academy. Hybrid/flexible working is offered, with a clear path to professional progression.