Senior Fire Safety Engineer – Nuclear & High-Hazard Projects (Hybrid)

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Principal Fire Safety Engineer to lead fire safety strategies and hazard analyses across a diverse portfolio, including nuclear, residential and commercial sectors. The role combines technical leadership with client engagement and regulatory liaison in a hybrid office/remote setting.

You will develop fire strategies, perform analyses, and deliver compliant documentation while mentoring colleagues and liaising with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in applying fire safety engineering principles to develop fire strategies and conduct hazard analyses.
• Ability to produce clear, detailed technical documentation and reports.
• Experience engaging with regulatory authorities and stakeholders is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of fire safety strategies and hazard analyses across diverse projects (nuclear, residential, commercial).
• Attend meetings with clients, conduct site visits, and manage regulatory interactions to ensure compliance.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and fee-proposals; supervise junior team members and ensure delivery of robust documentation.
• Collaborate with architects, designers and multidisciplinary teams to integrate fire safety requirements into designs.

Skills

Fire safety engineering

Hazard analysis

Regulatory interaction

Technical report writing

Project leadership

Tools

CFAST

FDS

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking a Principal Fire Safety Engineer to lead fire safety strategies and hazard analyses across a diverse portfolio, including nuclear, residential and commercial sectors. The role combines technical leadership with client engagement and regulatory liaison in a hybrid office/remote setting.

You will develop fire strategies, perform analyses, and deliver compliant documentation while mentoring colleagues and liaising with stakeholders.