Lead Fire Engineer
City Of London, Central London, Greater London, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-24
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Engineering
Building Services Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Civil Engineering
Fully Remote | Highly Competitive Salary | Progression to Principal / Management within 12-18 Months
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Lead Fire Engineer to join a growing fire engineering consultancy with big plans for the future.
This independent consultancy currently employs around 25 professionals and is looking to expand its team, client base and presence across the UK.
They are seeking an experienced Lead Fire Engineer who is ready to take the next step in their career, with a clear opportunity to progress into a Principal Fire Engineer or Management position within 12-18 months.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Lead Fire Engineer who wants to play a key role in shaping a growing business, rather than being another number in a large consultancy.
The Lead Fire Engineer's Role- Lead and deliver fire engineering projects from concept through to completion.
- Develop fire strategies for a variety of building types.
- Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers.
- Work closely with architects, developers and design teams.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
- Support the company's growth, technical development and future direction.
- Work towards taking on greater leadership and management responsibilities.
- Degree qualified in Fire Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
- Strong experience within a UK fire engineering consultancy.
- Excellent knowledge of UK Building Regulations, BS 9999 and relevant fire safety guidance.
- Experience producing and reviewing complex fire strategies.
- Confident managing projects and communicating directly with clients.
- Ambitious, commercially aware and keen to progress into a senior leadership position.
- Chartered status (CEng) or working towards chartership would be advantageous.
- Highly competitive salary, reflective of experience.
- Fully remote working with flexibility and autonomy.
- Clear progression to Principal Fire Engineer / Management within 12-18 months.
- Opportunity to help shape and grow an ambitious consultancy.
- Direct access to senior leadership and key business decisions.
- A supportive, close-knit team with an entrepreneurial approach.
- Long-term career development and genuine leadership opportunities.
If you're an experienced Lead Fire Engineer looking for greater responsibility, career progression and the chance to make a real impact within a growing consultancy, this could be the ideal next step
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