Senior Fire Engineer

Company: Hunter Dunning Limited
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Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:

Senior Fire Engineer job in Edinburgh for an established and leading fire consultancy. As a key member of the Fire Engineering team, you will work through all stages of complex fire engineering projects and report to an Associate level fire engineer. The role offers a salary of £45,000 – £55,000 plus bonus, 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, hybrid working, healthcare, and continuous CPD / professional development.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead on complex fire engineering projects.
  • Review technical packages during RIBA Stages 4 and 5.
  • Support and mentor graduates to Fire Engineer level within your team.
  • Lead workshops and meetings to discuss design solutions.
  • Implement fire strategies during construction phase and develop retrospective fire strategies.
  • Produce technical engineering reports and review contractors’ technical packages.
  • Project‑manage from start to finish, including financials, quality management planning and customer care.
  • Client‑facing throughout the lifecycle of projects; contribute to work‑winning.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Engineering Council accredited BEng Hons, MEng or MSc.
  • CEng, MRICS, MCABE or working towards.
  • Minimum Associate Member of IFE.
  • Extensive experience delivering fire‑engineered solutions for UK‑based projects.
  • Strong understanding of UK legislation, regulations and design guidance (applicable to candidates from New Zealand or Australia with similar regulations).
  • Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and meet tight deadlines.
  • UK driving licence and own vehicle.

What you get back

  • Salary £45,000 – £55,000 (negotiable).
  • Mileage paid at 45p per mile.
  • Chartership bonus and additional bonus scheme.
  • 27 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy 10 additional days).
  • Hybrid working (2–3 days working remotely).
  • Pension scheme 6 %.
  • Private healthcare.
  • Childcare scheme.
  • Life cover.
  • Continuous CPD / professional development.
  • Electric car benefit.

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Posted: April 17th, 2026