Senior Fire Engineer

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Who are Atelier Ten?

Thank you for asking! Kindness and curiosity are some of Atelier Ten’s core tenets.

We are a team of environmental designers, building services and specialist engineers championing for a healthier planet by leveraging our vast, collective knowledge of sustainable spaces. We help bring elegance and efficiency to every building, and we work with architects, engineers, owners, and other stakeholders to accomplish their sustainable vision. We don’t just follow the trends of the industry, we trailblaze new paths to create high‑performing, sustainable, and award‑winning buildings.

Role Overview

As a Senior Fire Engineer, you will be a key member of our technical team, contributing to the delivery of innovative fire safety strategies across a diverse portfolio of projects. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including environmental designers, building services engineers, and sustainability consultants—to develop integrated fire engineering solutions that support safe, efficient, and climate‑positive buildings

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure technical quality, compliance, performance, and consistency across all Fire Engineering design outputs.
• Review and approve design deliverables including drawings, schematics, schedules, technical reports, and specifications.
• Coordinate effectively between internal disciplines and with external consultants.
• Take lead responsibility for coordination between disciplines within the office and with external consultants.
• Develop and apply fire engineering strategies using CFD modelling and tools such as Pyrosim, Pathfinder, and CFAST.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.
• Support business development through client engagement and proposal writing.

What we are looking for

Hopefully you’re on board so far and excited about what your days at Atelier Ten would look like. We do have a few items on our wish list for you to become the next great Atelier Tenner. We are looking for someone who is curious, proactive, and self‑motivated. So, you ideally will possess:

• Degree in Fire Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in delivering fire engineering solutions in the built environment.
• Proficiency in fire modelling software and relevant codes/standards.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Chartered or working towards chartership (e.g., IFE, CEng).
• Passionate about sustainability and integrated design.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• A flexible, modern working environment that supports work‑life balance
• Access to a rich network of experienced engineers and technical mentors across our UK offices
• A diverse and exciting portfolio of projects with real‑world impact
• Structured training and clear career progression opportunities within a growing and forward‑thinking organisation
• Generous paid time off from day one, with an additional four weeks of paid time off for long service
• Flexible and hybrid work schedule
• Salary sacrifice pension contributions
• Highly engaged co‑workers with a shared hunger for knowledge
• Mutual respect and support from colleagues and leadership
• Freedom to contribute ideas and make a personal difference that is not always possible in a large corporate environment

Reasonable Adjustments

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support—such as receiving the application form in an alternative format—please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment team.

Your experience throughout the application process is important to us. We welcome feedback on how we can improve and are happy to provide any further information you may need to help you make an informed decision about joining us.

If there’s anything more we can do to support you, please let us know, we’re here to help.

Agency

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Atelier Ten personal e‑mail accounts, are considered property of Atelier Ten and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Atelier Ten, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

• Consulting
• Design Services, Engineering Services, and Fire Protection

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