Senior Fire Safety Engineer – Manchester

Pertemps; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire safety design consultancy is seeking a Senior Fire Safety Engineer in Manchester. You will lead projects and mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations. This role offers a competitive salary package including flexible working hours, a bonus scheme, and opportunities for career development. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in fire safety engineering and strong communication skills. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering high-quality fire safety solutions across various sectors.

Benefits

30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Bi-annual company bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Company laptop and mobile phone

Qualifications and training courses

Qualifications

• Experience in fire safety engineering with project management exposure.
• Ability to lead and manage projects from inception to completion.
• Strong understanding of fire safety regulations and technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects managing client relationships from concept to completion.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver quality fire safety solutions.
• Prepare engineering reports, calculations, and fire safety drawings.
• Manage project teams ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide development opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Understanding of fire safety regulations

Education

Relevant university degree in fire safety engineering or related field

Job description

Senior Fire Safety Engineer – Manchester

£70,000 + Bonus

I am currently representing a leading fire safety design consultancy, an independent provider of high-quality, client-focused solutions. With decades of combined experience, this well-established company has worked on some of the most iconic fire safety projects across the globe, including major sports stadiums, world-renowned arenas, iconic museums, and large-scale urban development projects. They are recognised as experts in fire safety engineering, offering value-driven solutions for both large and small-scale projects.

This dynamic consultancy is now seeking a Senior Fire Safety Engineer to join their team in Manchester. The team offers a collaborative and flexible working environment, with a strong focus on development, internal promotion, and delivering high-quality fire safety solutions across a range of sectors. This senior role provides the opportunity to lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and take on more strategic responsibilities, all while enjoying the benefits of career development, training, and progression.

Salary Package:

• Basic salary: £55,000 – £70,000 (flexible depending on experience)
• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Bi-annual company bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• Qualifications and training courses

Key Duties:

• Leading projects and managing client relationships from initial concept through to completion
• Collaborating with directors, clients, and design teams to deliver high-quality fire safety solutions
• Applying fire safety principles and building regulations to ensure compliance with governing bodies’ codes
• Preparing engineering reports, calculations, and detailed fire safety drawings
• Managing project teams, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers, providing guidance and development opportunities

What You Will Need:

• Previous experience in fire safety engineering, with significant exposure to managing projects
• Proven ability to lead and manage fire safety projects from inception to completion
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to approach complex challenges with practical solutions
• A solid understanding of fire safety regulations and the technical knowledge required for their application
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients and internal teams
• A relevant university degree or equivalent qualification in fire safety engineering or a related field

Please contact:
Alex Bartley
RGB Network
Email: abartley @ rgb .co .uk
Phone: [phone]