Senior Fire Engineering Lead - Hybrid & Career Growth

Brandon James; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Pension contribution

Professional membership fees paid

Clear progression route

Job summary

Brandon James is seeking an experienced Principal Fire Engineer to lead high-quality fire engineering solutions across a varied portfolio. This senior role involves guiding projects from early design through completion and delivering clear technical guidance to clients and design teams.

The ideal candidate will have extensive consultancy experience, Chartered status or progression toward it, and strong knowledge of fire safety standards, modelling and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven senior level experience in fire engineering consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of Approved Document B and British Standards.
• Experience producing fire strategies for various building types.
• Understanding of Building Regulations and fire safety legislation.
• Experience liaising with clients, architects and authorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Degree in Fire Engineering or related field; Chartered status desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire engineering projects from design to completion.
• Provide clear technical advice to clients and design teams.
• Produce fire strategies and review building designs for compliance.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to technical development.
• Maintain strong client relationships and participate in design team meetings.

Skills

Fire engineering

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Team mentoring

Chartered status desirable

Education

Fire Engineering degree

IFE chartered status (desirable)

Tools

Fire modelling

Evacuation modelling

CFD analysis

Smoke control

External wall assessments

Job description

Brandon James is seeking an experienced Principal Fire Engineer to lead high-quality fire engineering solutions across a varied portfolio. This senior role involves guiding projects from early design through completion and delivering clear technical guidance to clients and design teams.

The ideal candidate will have extensive consultancy experience, Chartered status or progression toward it, and strong knowledge of fire safety standards, modelling and regulatory requirements.