Senior Fire Engineer - Fire Safety London, London

Leadership role, hybrid working, strong benefits package, and high profile projects

Job Summary Senior Fire Engineer Job Central London offers a leadership position within the fire safety sector across complex developments. This role is based in Central London and supports delivery across all RIBA stages. You will lead fire engineering projects from concept design through to implementation.

The role covers residential, commercial, education, retail, and heritage sectors. You will combine technical delivery with team leadership responsibilities. The position involves fire strategy development, CFD modelling, and compliance reporting. This Senior Fire Engineer Job Central London provides exposure to high value and technically complex schemes.

You will mentor junior engineers and support team development. The role offers a balance between hands on engineering and strategic input. It suits candidates seeking progression into senior consultancy leadership roles.

About the Company This established consultancy operates within fire safety, compliance, and environmental advisory services. The organisation delivers services across the built environment and corporate sectors. Their team provides fire engineering, health and safety, and governance support. Projects span residential, commercial, hospitality, and heritage developments across the UK.The business promotes a collaborative and progressive working culture. Employees benefit from structured development and career progression pathways.

The organisation continues to grow its fire engineering offering across diverse sectors. Hunter Dunning is managing this opportunity with full confidentiality throughout the recruitment process.

Role & Responsibilities Lead multiple fire engineering projects from early design stages through to construction and completion

Develop fire strategies and detailed engineering solutions to support regulatory compliance and approvals

Undertake fire engineering analysis including CFD modelling and performance based design assessments

Mentor and support junior Fire Engineers to develop technical skills and project understanding

Attend internal, client, and design team meetings both remotely and on site when required

Manage project delivery across RIBA stages ensuring quality, programme, and technical accuracy

Produce high quality technical reports to support planning submissions and building control approval

Contribute to the development and growth of the fire engineering team within the consultancy

Skills & Experience Required Degree in Fire Engineering or closely related engineering discipline

Minimum five years experience within fire engineering consultancy environments

Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership with relevant professional body Proven experience delivering fire engineered solutions across UK based building projects

Strong knowledge of UK fire safety regulations, codes, and performance based design approaches

Experience in CFD modelling and fire engineering analysis tools used within consultancy practice

Excellent report writing skills with ability to present technical information clearly

Strong leadership and mentoring ability to support team development and project delivery

Salary & Benefits Salary range between 70,000 and 85,000 depending on experience and level

Discretionary bonus scheme linked to individual and company performance
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with additional birthday leave and Christmas closure

Hybrid working arrangement with minimum one day per week in the London office

Travel expenses covered for commuting to office and project related site visits

Monthly 50 lunch allowance and additional wellbeing benefits within the office environment

Enhanced family leave policies and…