Senior Fire Safety Engineer – Manchester

Pertemps; Manchester; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Bi-annual bonus scheme

Company laptop

Qualifications and training courses

Job summary

Pertemps is seeking a Senior Fire Safety Engineer for its Manchester operation. The role focuses on leading high-quality fire safety projects, mentoring junior engineers, and driving client relationships from concept through to delivery.

The successful candidate will apply rigorous fire safety principles, ensure compliance with building regulations, and contribute to strategic project decisions in a dynamic consultancy environment in Manchester.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in fire safety engineering and project leadership.
• Proven ability to lead fire safety projects from inception to completion.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety regulations and practical application.

Responsibilities

• Leading projects and managing client relationships from concept 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 codes.
• Preparing engineering reports, calculations, and detailed fire safety drawings.
• Managing project teams to deliver on time, within budget and to a high standard.
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers.

Skills

Project leadership

Fire safety engineering

Client management

Building regulations

Education

Degree in fire safety engineering

Job description

Senior Fire Safety Engineer – Manchester

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 They offer 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:

• - 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• - Bi-annual company bonus scheme
• - 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