Senior Fire Engineer – Strategy, Design & Leadership

Affinity (UK & Ireland); Tottenham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Fire Engineering is seeking proactive Senior Fire Engineers for two vacancies, one in London and one in Cheltenham. The firm values people, quality and integrity, and emphasises work-life balance, CPD support and a family-like culture.

We offer a constructive environment with achievable workloads within regular hours and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. This role involves client engagement, site surveys and collaboration with design teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Fire Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience as a Senior Fire Engineer or equivalent within a Fire Safety Engineering team.
• IFE Membership (MIFireE or AIFireE).
• Thorough understanding of ADB, BS 9999 and BS 9991.
• Working knowledge of regulatory controls and ability to develop and implement fire engineered design solutions in the built environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce fee proposals, fire strategy reports and other relevant documentation as and when required.
• Attend Client meetings, conduct site surveys and inspections and communicate the intended fire strategy to the design team and client through phone calls, emails and meetings as appropriate.
• Reviewing architectural drawings to determine potential fire strategy approval risks and opportunities to add value.
• Calculations of evacuation times - Means of Escape Analysis.
• Computational Evacuation Modelling Analysis.
• Solve, with support, fire engineering calculations including radiant heat, smoke control and occupant evacuations.
• Third Party Review/Design Verification.
• Assessment and understanding of the main UK fire safety legislation and standards applied to buildings.
• Provide support to junior engineers, particularly in supporting professional development.
• Assist with achieving the strategic goals of the leadership team.
• Contribute to senior management meetings to maintain and improve company culture and performance standards.

Skills

Strong technical and analytical skills

Leadership qualities

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline

Job description

Affinity Fire Engineering is seeking proactive Senior Fire Engineers for two vacancies, one in London and one in Cheltenham. The firm values people, quality and integrity, and emphasises work-life balance, CPD support and a family-like culture.

We offer a constructive environment with achievable workloads within regular hours and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. This role involves client engagement, site surveys and collaboration with design teams.