Senior Fire Engineer

Company: Complete Security Recruitment Ltd
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Location: London
Job Description:

A nationally recognised fire engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Fire Engineer to join their growing team. With a diverse project pipeline spanning commercial, residential, healthcare, education, and high-security developments, this is a rare opportunity for a Senior Fire Engineer to work across a range of technically challenging schemes in a flexible, supportive environment. This consultancy, known for reshaping how compliance is delivered in the built environment, empowers their Fire Engineers with cutting-edge digital tools, strong internal technical leadership, and a culture committed to improving safety and well-being through accountable, risk-informed design. Whether leading major schemes or contributing to specialist project stages, as a Fire Engineer you will play a visible, valued role in shaping safer buildings and stronger client relationships.The Senior Fire Engineer’s Role

  • Develop performance-based fire strategies in line with ADB, BS 9999, BS 9991, and the Building Safety Act
  • Produce clear, compliant fire strategy reports from concept through to completion
  • Contribute to fire modelling and advanced calculations (CFD experience advantageous)
  • Engage directly with clients, design teams, and authorities across all RIBA stages
  • Conduct site inspections, reviews and risk assessments
  • Support junior team members and technical development initiatives

The Senior Fire Engineer

  • Degree in Fire Engineering or closely related field
  • 3+ years’ experience in a UK fire consultancy or multidisciplinary environment
  • Diverse project portfolio
  • Strong knowledge of UK fire safety regulations and codes
  • Progressing towards MIFireE or IEng / CEng status (or actively interested)
  • Proactive and collaborative, with a clear, solution-focused mindset

In Return?

  • £65,000 – £80,000 base salary
  • Bonus scheme (up to 10% of salary, profit-based)
  • 28 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthday off
  • Private healthcare + life assurance (4x salary)
  • Generous car allowance or car mileage scheme
  • Fully expensed public transport for business travel into major cities
  • remote working with occasional site visits
  • Professional memberships paid (up to 2 annually)

Posted: April 8th, 2026