Principal Fire Engineer or Associate Fire Engineer

Principal or Associate Fire Engineer

Glasgow, Bristol, Manchester or London

Competitive salary + benefits

About The Role

• Join Hoare Lea’s Fire Engineering team to deliver fire safety design for buildings across the UK (with occasional international projects).
• Collaborate within multi‑disciplinary project teams and manage long‑term external client relationships.
• Apply detailed knowledge of UK fire regulations and design guidance to produce compliant, practical solutions.
• Integrate fire engineering requirements with other construction disciplines to achieve coordinated designs.
• Maintain clear, timely communication across teams, incorporating and acting on feedback.
• Represent the fire team at design workshops, client meetings and site visits.
• Travel to client sites and project locations in the UK, and occasionally abroad, as project needs dictate.
• Use fire‑modelling and analysis tools (evacuation, smoke, heat radiation and structural fire models) to support design decisions.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience in a fire engineering consultancy or related fire safety role.
• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Building Services, Architecture, Physics, Maths or similar, with strong technical knowledge in fire safety design.
• Practical experience with fire modelling / analysis software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a collaborative approach to team working.
• Strong organisational skills, ability to prioritise and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Professionalism, attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality client service.

Benefits

• World‑class fire engineering on high‑quality, varied projects.
• Strong client repeat business and long‑term relationships.
• Exceptional training and a clear route to Chartered status.
• Flexible working and generous benefits (including a 9‑day fortnight option).
• A supportive, inclusive team culture with regular socials.

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