Senior Fire Safety Engineer

E3 Recruitment; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave (Including bank)

Option to purchase additional annual/1

Employer Contribution 5% (Rising up to

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health screening options

Company Sick Pay

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is seeking a Senior Fire Safety Engineer to join a market-leading engineering consultancy servicing high-hazard sectors, including chemical, oil & gas, clean energy, nuclear and manufacturing. The role offers flexible hybrid working, 37.5 hours per week, and up to £75,000 per annum DOE plus a comprehensive benefits package.

You will lead complex risk management projects from inception to completion, ensuring regulatory alignment with COMAH, DSEAR and ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in PS techniques and UK safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and technical report writing skills.
• Experience in managing multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver projects across a variety of sectors.
• Facilitate risk assessments such as HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, FMEA.
• Develop COMAH reports and perform quantitative risk assessments (QRA, OBRA, ALARP).
• Provide expertise in functional and consequence modelling.
• Drive PS management system development and improvement.
• Manage and mentor junior consultants and support team growth.
• Cultivate long-term client relationships and identify new business opportunities.

Skills

PS techniques

UK safety regulations

Technical report writing

Team leadership

Project management

Education

Chartered Engineer in Chemical/Mechanical engineering

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Fire Safety Engineer to join a market leading engineering consultancy, supporting high-hazard industries such as chemical, oil & gas, clean energy, nuclear, and manufacturing.Flexible hybrid working, this is a days-based permanent role, working 37.5 hours per week and offering up to £75,000 per annum DOE, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave (Including bank holidays)
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• Employer Contribution 5% (Rising up to 10%)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health screening options
• Company Sick Pay

You will lead complex risk management projects from inception to completion, ensuring high standards, timely execution, and regulatory alignment.Your expertise will guide clients through challenging regulatory frameworks, including COMAH, DSEAR, and ISO requirements.
In addition to project delivery, as a Senior Fire Safety Engineer, you'll mentor and support a multidisciplinary team of engineers and consultants, encouraging continuous development and technical excellence.You will also contribute to the strategic growth of the risk and compliance function, shaping internal practices and strengthening client relationships through trusted advisory support.

Senior Fire Safety Engineer Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver projects across a variety of sectors.
• Facilitate risk assessments such as HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, FMEA.
• Develop COMAH reports and perform quantitative risk assessments (QRA, OBRA, ALARP).
• Provide expertise in functional and consequence modelling.
• Drive PS management system development and improvement.
• Manage and mentor junior consultants and support team growth.
• Cultivate long-term client relationships and identify new business opportunities.

Senior Fire Safety Engineer Requirements

• Proven expertise in PS techniques and UK safety regulations.
• Chartered Engineer with a degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline (Desirable)
• Excellent communication and technical report writing skills.
• Experience in managing multidisciplinary project teams.
• Eligible for UK security clearance (due to nature of some work).