Senior Fire Engineer

An outstanding opportunity has opened for a Senior Fire Engineer to join a respected UK consultancy known for delivering innovative fire safety solutions across complex, high-profile projects. This forward-thinking firm is expanding its London team and is looking for a technically capable and ambitious Senior Fire Engineer to take ownership of challenging schemes across a wide variety of sectors.

The Senior Fire Engineer will lead the development of performance-based fire strategies, working collaboratively with architects, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure safety and compliance without compromising design integrity. With access to industry-leading tools and true flexibility in working style, this is a rare chance for a Senior Fire Engineer to shape landmark projects while progressing professionally.

The Senior Fire Engineer's Role

Develop and deliver robust fire strategies from concept to handover
Apply Approved Document B, BS 9999, BS 9991 and the Building Safety Act in project work
Undertake advanced fire engineering calculations and performance-based design
Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams and attend client meetings
Lead site inspections, technical reviews, and design appraisals
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal technical development
Support fee proposals and project management on major schemes

The Senior Fire Engineer

Degree in Fire Engineering or a related discipline
Minimum 3 years' experience in a fire consultancy or engineering role
Strong working knowledge of UK fire codes and standards
Skilled in preparing clear and detailed fire strategy reports

Experience with CFD modelling software (e.g. Pyro Sim, Pathfinder) beneficial
Chartered or actively working towards MIFireE or CEng status
Confident communicator with a solution-focused mindset

In Return?

£60,000 - £75,000 salary
Generous bonus scheme
Hybrid working with flexible hours
33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
Paid professional memberships and CPD funding
Clear career progression and chartership support

If you are a Fire Engineer or other fire safety professional and considering your career opportunities, then contact Stuart Miller at Brandon James.

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