Senior Fire Safety Engineer: Lead High-Impact UK Projects

Arup; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to join our UK team and help deliver a growing portfolio of high-impact, meaningful projects. You will complement our fire safety practice within a 400+ strong network across 20 offices, delivering evidence-based fire safety solutions and leading client meetings with energy and integrity.

We offer a hybrid work model, generous development opportunities, and a diverse, inclusive environment where you can grow your career while shaping safety for communities

Qualifications

• Experience in a fire engineering consultancy or similar environment.
• Extensive background in delivering evidence-based fire safety solutions for UK based projects.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and guidance used in the UK, and awareness of the new regulatory regime.
• Experienced in leading client and stakeholder meetings, and able to explain technically complicated fire safety matters to lay persons to enable informed decision making.
• Familiar with RIBA Plan of Work or other design frameworks (e.g. GRIP).

Responsibilities

• Deliver fire safety engineering services for clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead and coordinate project teams, manage budgets and schedules.
• Collaborate with Arup's fire safety network across offices to share expertise and accelerate delivery.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Client meetings

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in fire engineering or related field

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Arup is seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to join our UK team and help deliver a growing portfolio of high-impact, meaningful projects. You will complement our fire safety practice within a 400+ strong network across 20 offices, delivering evidence-based fire safety solutions and leading client meetings with energy and integrity.

We offer a hybrid work model, generous development opportunities, and a diverse, inclusive environment where you can grow your career while shaping safety for communities