A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a highly skilled Associate Fire Engineer to join their expanding fire safety team in London / SE. This is an opportunity to run meaningful projects, influence the safety of complex buildings, and develop a team of fire engineers - all while progressing your own career as an Associate Fire Engineer and beyond in a supportive and technically forward-thinking environment.
The successful Associate Fire Engineer will be instrumental in delivering fire strategy, technical leadership, and client-facing support across projects from concept to completion. This is more than just a technical role - it's a chance for an Associate Fire Engineer to shape safer spaces and lead with purpose.
The Associate Fire Engineer's Role
- Delivering fire safety engineering advice across a broad range of buildings
- Acting as lead contact for clients and providing high-quality consultancy throughout design stages
- Developing and reviewing fire strategies in line with national standards and guidance
- Managing fire safety project teams, including mentoring junior engineers and reviewing technical outputs
- Coordinating with internal disciplines across architecture, engineering, and surveying
- Presenting complex technical solutions clearly to stakeholders
- Supporting business development activities, fee proposals, and project planning
- Contributing to a collaborative and quality-focused team culture
The Associate Fire Engineer
- Degree qualified in Fire Engineering or a related discipline
- Chartered or working towards CEng
- 6+ years' experience in UK-based fire engineering across RIBA stages
- Confident leading projects and advising clients across sectors
- Strong grasp of fire behaviour, smoke control, evacuation modelling, and system design
- Proven expertise in fire engineering, building construction (RIBA stages), building services, and construction risk management
- Excellent knowledge of UK fire safety standards (awareness of international codes such as NFPA and IBC also welcomed)
- Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and BIM tools
- Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK
In Return?
- £75,000 - £90,000
- Hybrid working model
- Opportunity to lead and shape a growing team
- Access to multidisciplinary expertise and cross-sector projects
- Enhanced annual leave, family-friendly policies, and wellbeing initiatives
- Ongoing CPD, chartership support, and structured progression pathways
- Training sponsorship and professional membership support
If you are a Fire Engineer considering your career opportunities, then please contact Stuart Miller at Brandon James.
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