Senior Fire Engineer/Principal Fire Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks experienced Senior and Principal Fire Engineers to join their Northern team. In this role, you'll manage fire safety design projects and contribute to the development of technical capabilities within the company. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and extensive experience in UK fire safety legislation.

Benefits

9-Day Fortnight

Days off between Christmas and New Year

Company credit card

Free 24/7 counselling

Qualifications

• MSc Fire Engineering degree or BEng/BSc with 5 years experience.
• Typically 3+ years' experience in consultancy or similar environment.
• Extensive experience delivering fire engineered solutions for UK projects.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of fire safety design projects from concept to completion.
• Oversee and develop technical capability of the team.
• Working directly with clients to fulfill their needs.

Skills

Knowledge of UK fire safety legislation

Report writing skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

MSc Fire Engineering

BEng/BSc

Job description

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Client:

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manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Are you an experienced fire engineer based in the North West of England?

Ready to take on a new role?

We're looking for Senior Fire Engineers and Principal Fire Engineers to join our Northern team. You'll deliver client projects, provide technical support, and help nurture our team. A critical part of the business, you'll also oversee and develop the technical capability of the company, contributing to the consulting output and assisting with the overall development of the business.

• 9-Day Fortnight - where you are gifted every second Friday off work
• Days off between Christmas and new year
• Company credit card
• Free 24/7 counselling

Main Duties

• Delivery of fire safety design projects, from concept to completion, including the application of non-standard fire engineered analysis.
• Deliver client projects, provide technical support and help nurture the team
• Oversee and develop the technical capability of the team, contributing to the consulting output and assisting with the overall development of the region.
• Working individually and part of a team to win or deliver projects.
• Help nurture junior members of the team, being a key part of their development.
• Working directly with clients to fulfil their needs.
• Attend client meetings and provide fee proposals as required.
• Provide technical guidance and provide advice for clients as appropriate.
• Provide technical advice to employees and associates of the company.

What we ask for

• MSc Fire Engineering degree, or BEng/BSc degree for 5 years
• Typically 3+ years' experience in a consultancy or similar environment
• Extensive knowledge and experience of UK fire safety legislation and standards.
• Extensive experience delivering fire engineered solutions for UK-based projects.
• Clear understanding of the total fire concept - from client brief through to construction and operation.
• Development and implementation of fire strategies, projects and research initiatives.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver maximum results.
• Possess excellent report writing and communication skills - be collaborative, creative and engaging
• Ability to multi-task - you will be required to work on multiple projects concurrently, working to tight deadlines and juggling multiple demands
• Proven ability to work remotely both individually and as part of a team