Structural Fire Engineering Lead

Company: Brandon James Ltd
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Location: Bath
Job Description:

A leading international engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Structural Fire Engineering Lead to drive and expand their Structural Fire Engineering Lead capability within the UK.

This opportunity for a Structural Fire Engineering Lead sits within a highly respected fire engineering team working on complex and architecturally ambitious developments across the built environment.

Working alongside multidisciplinary design teams, the Structural Fire Engineering Lead will play a critical role in delivering innovative structural fire strategies that support life safety, structural resilience and design ambitions.

The Structural Fire Engineering Lead’s Role

  • Leading the delivery of complex structural fire engineering projects across major developments
  • Working closely with structural engineers, architects and design teams to ensure life safety and optimise structural fire protection
  • Undertaking and supervising fire and heat transfer analysis followed by structural modelling at elevated temperatures
  • Using and reviewing structural fire engineering FEM software such as SAFIR, VULCAN or similar tools
  • Producing and reviewing performance-based structural fire engineering reports
  • Representing the consultancy at design meetings both internally and externally
  • Supporting business development activities and building strong client relationships
  • Mentoring engineers and strengthening the technical capability of the structural fire engineering team

The Structural Fire Engineering Lead

  • Master’s degree (or higher) in Structural Engineering or Structural Fire Engineering
  • Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership
  • Proven experience leading structural fire engineering teams within an engineering consultancy environment
  • Experience managing structural fire engineering projects and multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Strong knowledge of assessing structures at ambient and elevated temperatures
  • Experience undertaking and supervising fire and heat transfer analysis and structural modelling
  • Excellent communication, consultancy and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Confident leadership style with the ability to guide and support less experienced engineers

In Return?

  • £80,000- £90,000
  • Hybrid working
  • Pension contribution
  • Life assurance
  • 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
  • Professional membership support

This is a standout opportunity for a Structural Fire Engineering Lead to shape complex building projects, influence structural fire strategy and contribute to the continued growth of a leading engineering consultancy.

If you are leading Fire Safety Professional considering your career opportunities, then contact Lauren Banks at Brandon James on 01628 367 037.

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Posted: March 13th, 2026