Senior​/Principal Fire Engineer IEng HRB

Senior Fire Engineer – IEng HRB or CEng (HRB), SOCOTEC

We have a great opportunity to join our Building and Real Estate Division. SOCOTEC's Fire Engineering and Safety teams provide an award‑winning, flexible and forward‑thinking approach, delivering cost‑effective and practical solutions for the full range of fire safety problems. This role focuses on Higher‑Risk Buildings (HRBs) and involves delivering high‑quality fire engineering consultancy to major clients.

At SOCOTEC UK Building and Real Estate division, we pride ourselves on being a trusted partner supporting our clients at every stage of the property lifecycle. We offer a comprehensive range of services including building surveying, project management, dilapidations advice, technical due diligence, compliance support, and sustainability consultancy. Our specialists focus on delivering solutions that are not only technically robust but also commercially sensible, ensuring buildings are safe, efficient and future‑ready.

• Lead and coordinate building safety case development, ensuring robust assessments and compliance with the Building Safety Act.
• Prepare fire appraisal reports and Fire HAZID assessments to support safety case reports.
• Review fire safety strategies and associated mark‑ups for HRB buildings.
• Provide technical advisory input and undertake site inspections during design, construction and remediation stages.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering with a postgraduate Fire Engineering qualification.
• Working towards or achieved Incorporated HRB registration with the Engineering Council and full membership with the IFE.
• At least six years’ experience in fire safety engineering.
• Strong technical competence in fire dynamics, evacuation, structural fire behaviour and passive/active systems.
• In‑depth knowledge of statutory guidance (ADB, BS 9991, BS 9999, HTMs, BB100, BS 7974 series) and HRB legislation.
• Full membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers and progress towards Chartership.
• Strong technical knowledge of fire engineering standards and guidance.

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days holiday with the option to buy more.
• Electric car scheme (where applicable).
• Employee recognition programmes.
• Family‑friendly support.
• Exclusive retail discounts.
• Employee assistance programmes.
• Enhanced company pension.
• Comprehensive training, mentorship and development programmes.
• Flexible working options – local, national or global projects with office‑based, remote or hybrid arrangements.

Systematically, SOCOTEC UK & Ireland is proud to be Disability Confident accredited. We are committed to building a safer and more sustainable world through innovative solutions that put social and environmental concerns at the forefront of all business operations.