Fire Engineer

Fire Engineer Job in Sunderland

Fire Engineer job in Sunderland for an established fire engineering consultancy. As a member of the Fire Engineering team, you will deliver small to medium-scale fire engineering projects across a variety of sectors. The role offers a salary of £42,000 – £50,000, a 4.5-day week, private healthcare, 28 days annual leave + BH, and professional development opportunities.

The practice has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, innovative fire safety solutions across UK projects, including hospitals, industrial facilities, heritage buildings, and specialist sectors. They offer a collaborative and supportive team environment in a scenic beachfront office, making this a great opportunity to take ownership of projects and support junior engineers.

• Lead and manage small to medium fire engineering projects, taking ownership of deliverables
• Produce fire safety strategies, technical reports, and performance-based design solutions
• Provide technical advice to clients, design teams, and authorities having jurisdiction
• Participate in design team meetings and site inspections
• Support junior engineers and graduates, contributing to their development
• Stay up to date with UK fire safety legislation, guidance, and industry best practices

• Degree qualified in Fire Engineering (BEng / BSc / MSc) and ideally working towards Chartered status
• Practical experience delivering fire engineering solutions for UK projects
• Strong knowledge of UK legislation, guidance, and design standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively in a team environment
• UK driving licence preferred but not essential
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available)

• Salary £42,000 – £50,000 per annum
• 4.5-day working week (Friday afternoons off)
• 28 days annual leave including public holidays (option to purchase up to 5 additional days)
• Paid leave over Christmas and New Year
• Private healthcare including 24hr GP and counsellor access
• Paid professional memberships (e.g., IFE, IFSM)
• Cycle to work scheme and potential green car scheme
• Company laptop, mobile phone, and IT equipment
• Supportive office environment with a close-knit team and scenic beachfront location