Senior Fire Engineer - Hybrid (Dublin)

Wallace Myers International

Dublin

Hybrid

EUR 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

35 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Work From Home

Health insurance

Life cover

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Wallace Myers International partners with a leading fire engineering consultancy to appoint a Senior Fire Engineer for their Dublin team. This hybrid/remote role offers exposure to high-profile projects and compliance with Irish and international standards, focusing on technical leadership and mentorship.

You will develop fire safety strategies, liaise with design teams, lead regulatory submissions, and contribute to knowledge development while advancing your chartership journey in a dynamic

Qualifications

Degree in Fire Engineering or related field.
Minimum 5 years' experience in fire engineering.
Strong knowledge of Irish building/fire regulations.
Chartered Engineer status is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver fire engineering solutions across projects.
Ensure compliance with Irish Building Regulations and TGD-B.
Conduct fire risk assessments and performance-based designs.
Liaise with architects, design teams, contractors and authorities.
Lead FSC, DAC and BCAR submissions.
Prepare reports and support tender processes.
Mentor junior engineers and stay updated with standards.

Skills

Fire Safety Regulations

Problem-Solving

Construction

Education

Degree in Fire/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FDS

Pathfinder

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Fire Engineer ready to take the next step in your career? We are working with a leading fire engineering consultancy with offices across Ireland and the UK, currently looking to appoint a Senior Fire Engineer for their Dublin-based team. This is an exciting hybrid/remote opportunity to work on a range of high-profile and complex construction projects across multiple sectors, delivering expert fire safety strategies that meet Irish and international compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and deliver fire engineering solutions across commercial, residential, healthcare, and public sector projects.
Ensure full compliance with Irish Building Regulations, Technical Guidance Document B (TGD-B), and other applicable legislation.
Conduct fire risk assessments, code compliance reviews, and performance-based designs.
Liaise with architects, design teams, contractors, and statutory bodies to integrate fire safety into the design and construction process.
Lead on FSC (Fire Safety Certificates), DAC (Disability Access Certificates), and BCAR (Building Control Amendment Regulations) submissions.
Prepare clear, comprehensive reports and technical documentation to support approvals and tender processes.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge development.
Stay abreast of evolving standards, codes, and best practices in fire safety engineering.

Key Requirements

Degree-qualified in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
Minimum 5 years' experience in fire engineering, ideally within consultancy or the Irish construction sector.
Strong understanding of Irish building and fire safety regulations.
Experience with fire modelling and analytical tools (e.g., FDS, Pathfinder) is advantageous.
Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or on the path to chartership is a strong plus.
Excellent communication, report-writing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to lead projects independently while supporting team collaboration.

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