Our client are looking for a Senior Fire Engineer to join their growing fire engineering team and play a key role in delivering high-quality work across residential and Higher-Risk Building (HRB) projects.
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This is an opportunity to work on technically challenging projects that genuinely matter, combining fire strategy design with façade fire risk analysis and remediation advisory work. You will be trusted to take ownership of complex instructions, provide clear and practical technical advice and help shape the delivery of fire engineering services within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment.
Working closely with their Director of Fire Engineering, you will collaborate with colleagues across surveying, architecture and project delivery, contributing to projects throughout the UK but mainly across the Central Belt of Scotland.
Our clients work supports Commercial, Residential and Mixed-use developments across the UK with a focus on delivering technically robust, practical solutions tailored to each project.
Senior Fire Engineer Salary & Benefits
Competitive Salary (£55,000 – £70,000 DOE)Flexible working arrangements25 days annual leave + bank holidays, plus Christmas closurePrivate healthcare (after probation)Life assurance (3x salary)Fully funded training and professional developmentSupport with APC, CPD and professional qualificationsEmployee Assistance Programme and wellbeing supportCycle to Work scheme and eye care vouchersEmployee perks platform and staff social eventsSenior Fire Engineer Job Overview
Developing fire strategies across RIBA Stages 2-6 for residential and mixed-use developmentsReviewing designs against Approved Document B, Scottish Technical Handbooks and relevant British StandardsSupporting façade fire risk analysis and remediation advisory work, including PAS 9980-aligned reviewsContributing to Higher-Risk Building projects under the Building Safety Act 2022Supporting regulatory engagement and submission processes, including Gateway-related documentation where applicableReviewing smoke control strategies, cause and effect matrices and fire safety documentationProducing clear and technically robust fire engineering reports and advice for clients and project teamsManaging multiple project instructions and delivering work to programmeSupporting internal technical development through mentoring junior engineers and contributing to QA processesSenior Fire Engineer Job Requirements
Experience delivering fire strategies for residential buildings (new build and/or existing buildings)A strong understanding of UK fire safety legislation and compliance-led designKnowledge of Building Regulations, Approved Document B, BS 9991/9999 and PAS 9980The ability to review complex design information and develop practical fire safety solutionsStrong report writing and communication skillsConfidence managing projects and working independently within a consultancy environmentMinimum 3 years’ relevant experienceAssociate Member of the Institution of Fire Engineers (AIFireE)BEng/BSc in a relevant engineering disciplineExperience with Gateway 2 submissions or regulatory engagementExperience providing façade remediation advisory servicesExperience supporting Higher-Risk Building portfolios
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