Lead Fire Safety Engineer

I am currently working on behalf of a specialist fire safety engineering consultancy to recruit an experienced Lead Fire Safety Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established consultancy delivering fire engineering solutions across a diverse range of sectors in the UK and internationally. The business prides itself on its supportive working environment, technical excellence and commitment to employee development, with a strong emphasis on maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering fire engineering projects, working closely with clients, architects and design teams to develop effective, compliant and commercially viable fire strategies.

• Prepare fee proposals, fire strategy reports and associated technical documentation.
• Attend client meetings and undertake site surveys and inspections.
• Review architectural drawings, identifying fire strategy risks and opportunities to add value.
• Undertake means of escape analysis, evacuation time calculations and computational evacuation modelling.
• Support fire engineering calculations relating to radiant heat, smoke control and occupant evacuation.
• Carry out third-party reviews and design verification.
• Communicate fire strategies effectively to clients, architects and wider design teams.
• Apply relevant UK fire safety legislation, regulations and standards to building projects.
• Contribute to commercial management and resource planning across projects.

• Degree in Fire Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline.
• Minimum of three years' experience working as a Fire Engineer, or in an equivalent position within a fire safety engineering team.
• IFE membership at AIFireE or MIFireE level.
• Thorough understanding of Approved Document B, BS 9999 and BS 9991.
• Working knowledge of regulatory controls and the ability to develop and implement fire-engineered design solutions.
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage with clients and design teams.
• An understanding of commercial management and resource planning.

• Salary of £56,000–£70,000, dependent on experience.
• Full-time or part-time working options.
• A supportive and collaborative consultancy environment.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.
• A strong focus on manageable workloads and work-life balance.
• Exposure to varied and technically challenging fire engineering projects.