Fire Engineer

Position: Fire Engineer (Permanent)
Fire Engineer

Location:

Londonderry
Type:
Permanent, Full-Time
Visa Sponsorship:
Skilled Worker sponsorship available (subject to eligibility)

A growing fire engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Fire Engineer to join its Derry office. This is a permanent opportunity offering exposure to technically challenging projects and clear progression within a respected consultancy environment.

The role is suited to a fire engineering professional with a minimum of 4 years’ consultancy experience, confident delivering projects with increasing autonomy.

The Role

You will support and deliver performance-based fire engineering solutions across a range of sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare, education and mixed-use developments.

You will be involved from concept design through to completion, working closely with architects, developers and multidisciplinary design teams.

Key responsibilities include:

* Assisting in the development of fire strategies across multiple building types

* Undertaking fire modelling (CFD, evacuation modelling, smoke control analysis)

* Producing technical reports and supporting documentation

* Reviewing architectural drawings and advising on compliance

* Liaising with clients, contractors and approving authorities

* Attending project meetings and representing the fire discipline

* Supporting senior engineers on complex projects

Requirements

* Minimum 4 years’ experience within a fire engineering consultancy

* Degree qualified in Fire Engineering or related discipline

* Strong understanding of UK and/or Irish Building Regulations

* Experience using fire modelling software (e.g. FDS, Pathfinder or similar)

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

* Ability to manage workload and meet project deadlines

Working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is desirable but not essential.

Visa Sponsorship

Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available for suitably qualified candidates, subject to meeting UK Home Office eligibility requirements.

This role offers strong technical exposure, structured development and long-term career progression within a supportive, design-led consultancy setting