Senior Fire Safety Engineer: Nuclear & High-Hazard Design Leader

Tetra Tech Europe; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Gym access

Job summary

Tetra Tech Europe is seeking a Senior Fire Safety Engineer to lead fire engineering strategies across complex UK projects, including nuclear and high‑hazard environments. You will shape design requirements, perform hazard analyses and guide multidisciplinary teams toward compliant, safe solutions, with opportunities for growth within a collaborative consultancy.

The role supports hybrid/remote working with travel to sites as needed, offering a dynamic environment that values technical excellence

Qualifications

• You will bring practical experience in fire engineering and a proven track record of developing, designing and authoring fire safety strategies.
• Strong communication skills and familiarity with analytical tools and fire engineering methodologies are essential.
• Experience engaging with stakeholders and regulators is essential.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage and deliver mid-sized fire engineering projects.
• Review layouts, advise multidisciplinary design teams and shape fire protection requirements.
• Produce structured technical reports and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Fire engineering

Stakeholder engagement

Technical report writing

Proposals & project management

Leadership & mentoring

Tools

CFAST

FDS

Job description

Tetra Tech Europe is seeking a Senior Fire Safety Engineer to lead fire engineering strategies across complex UK projects, including nuclear and high‑hazard environments. You will shape design requirements, perform hazard analyses and guide multidisciplinary teams toward compliant, safe solutions, with opportunities for growth within a collaborative consultancy.

The role supports hybrid/remote working with travel to sites as needed, offering a dynamic environment that values technical excellence