Architectural / Fire Engineer

Hunter Savage; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Cork is seeking an experienced Architectural / Fire Engineer to join their team. The role offers a salary of €75k to €95k and the chance to work on diverse, high-profile projects in a hybrid environment while benefiting from excellent professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates should have extensive fire safety knowledge, relevant qualifications, and strong client engagement skills.

Benefits

21 days’ holidays

Paid professional memberships

Pension contributions

Free parking

Regular in-house CPD

Structured career development

Early Friday finish

On-site lunch allowance

Qualifications

• Qualified Architect or Architectural Technologist with 5+ years’ experience.
• Fire safety and disabled access certification expertise essential.
• Postgraduate or degree in Fire Engineering preferable.
• Strong knowledge of BCAR, BCMS, and building regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Revit/BIM experience desirable.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills; proactive and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire strategies for a wide range of projects.
• Prepare and lodge Fire Safety Certificates and Disabled Access applications.
• Lead fire strategy discussions with clients, contractors, and design teams.
• Provide internal consultancy on building regulation matters.
• Support BCAR compliance and produce fire inspection reports.
• Supervise and mentor graduates on fire engineering principles.
• Carry out design reviews, risk assessments, and quality checks.
• Assist in preparing proposals, scopes, schedules, and budgets.

Job description

Job Title: Architectural / Fire Engineer
Location: Cork / Hybrid
Salary: €75k to €95k

Description
We are hiring for our client, a leading consultancy with offices across Ireland and the UK, who are seeking an experienced Architectural / Fire Engineer to join their expanding team in Cork / Hybrid. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile, technically challenging projects across multiple sectors while benefiting from excellent professional development, hybrid flexibility, and a supportive, collaborative culture.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Architectural / Fire Engineer Job

1. €75k–€95k salary package plus excellent benefits
2. Hybrid working with structured CPD, mentoring, and career development opportunities
3. Work on diverse projects across residential, commercial, healthcare, logistics, and industrial sectors

The Role

• Develop fire strategies for a wide range of projects in line with relevant codes and standards (TGD Part B & M, BS 9999, BS 5588, NFPA, FM)
• Prepare and lodge Fire Safety Certificates and Disabled Access Certificate applications via BCMS
• Lead fire strategy discussions with clients, contractors, design teams, Building Control and Fire Services
• Provide internal consultancy on building regulation matters for design and contract teams
• Support BCAR compliance and produce fire inspection reports during construction
• Supervise and mentor graduates on fire engineering principles and practices
• Carry out design reviews, risk assessments, and quality checks on deliverables
• Assist in preparing proposals, scopes, schedules, and budgets

The Person

• Qualified Architect or Architectural Technologist with 5+ years’ experience
• Fire safety and disabled access certification expertise essential
• Postgraduate or degree in Fire Engineering preferable
• Strong knowledge of BCAR, BCMS, and building regulations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Revit/BIM experience desirable
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills; proactive and adaptable

The Rewards

• Salary €75k–€95k (DOE)
• Hybrid working with autonomy and support
• 21 days’ holidays, paid professional memberships, pension contributions, free parking
• Regular in-house CPD and structured career development
• Early Friday finish and on-site lunch allowance when visiting client sites

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage
For further information, and to apply for this Architectural / Fire Engineer job, please contact Adam Adair at Hunter Savage on [e-mail]. Visit our website for a full list of Built Environment opportunities.