Associate Fire Engineer

Company: Brandon James Ltd
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

A leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Fire Engineer to join their growing fire engineering team, with progressive opportunities .

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Associate Fire Engineer to lead complex projects, mentor engineers and contribute to the growth of a well-established consultancy within the built environment.

The successful Associate Fire Engineer will play a key role in delivering fire engineering strategies across a diverse range of sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare, education and large-scale regeneration developments.

The Associate Fire Engineer’s Role

  • Leading the development of performance-based and code-compliant fire strategies
  • Providing fire engineering guidance throughout design, construction and project completion
  • Managing fire, smoke and evacuation modelling using specialist software
  • Leading client meetings, design workshops and technical consultations
  • Working closely with multidisciplinary teams including architecture, MEP, structural and project management professionals
  • Supporting major project bids and complex schemes
  • Mentoring junior and senior fire engineers within the team
  • Contributing to the development and growth of the fire engineering service

The Associate Fire Engineer

  • Degree qualified in Fire Engineering or a related engineering discipline
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership with a recognised professional body
  • Extensive experience delivering fire strategies for complex buildings
  • Experience using modelling tools such as FDS, PyroSim, Pathfinder or similar
  • Strong knowledge of UK fire regulations and guidance including ADB, BS 9991 and BS 9999
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with clients and project teams
  • Consultancy experience within multidisciplinary construction projects

In Return?

  • £75,000- £85,000
  • Flexible and hybrid working options
  • Opportunities to lead high-profile and technically complex projects
  • Support with professional development and chartership progression
  • Clear career progression within a growing national fire engineering team

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an Associate Fire Engineer to take a leadership position within a collaborative consultancy environment delivering innovative fire engineering solutions across the UK.

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

Ref: LB21587

Fire Engineer / Fire Engineering / Fire Strategy / Building Safety / Fire Safety Engineering / Fire Risk / Fire Modelling / Fire Compliance / Building Regulations / Fire Consultancy

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Posted: March 18th, 2026