Fire Opportunities – Engineer up to Associate Director
Locations: Bristol, Glasgow, London or Manchester.
About the company
Hoare Lea is a human‑centric and planet‑conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield. We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services, fire, lighting, security and sustainability. Our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem‑solving skills to bring buildings to life, ensuring outstanding design and operational performance for the communities they serve.
Why join us
- Outstanding training and development: weekly sessions, away‑days, innovation days and conference access.
- Clear route to Chartered status with an established CEng programme.
- Active engagement in SFPE, Smoke Control Association, BSI and IFE.
- Mentoring culture and opportunities to lead, influence and grow across a varied project portfolio.
About the role
We have multiple openings across levels. Typical duties include:
- Deliver fire safety design outputs (strategies, calculations, reports, drawings, specifications and schedules).
- Use fire‑modelling and analysis tools (evacuation, smoke, heat‑radiation, structural fire) to inform design.
- Coordinate fire requirements with architects, structural and building services teams to produce integrated solutions.
- Attend design team workshops, client meetings and site visits; maintain clear stakeholder communication.
- Manage project commercial tasks: invoicing support, WIP monitoring and workload/resource planning for your projects.
- Mentor apprentices, graduates and junior engineers.
- Travel to UK project sites and occasional international assignments as required.
About you
Essential:
- Consultancy experience in fire engineering or a closely related fire safety role.
- Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Building Services, Architecture, Physics, Maths or similar.
- Practical experience with fire‑modelling/analysis software.
- Strong technical knowledge of UK fire safety principles and design guidance.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, teamwork, organisation and time‑management skills.
Desirable / Senior requirements:
- Chartered status (CEng) is required for roles above Associate.
- Proven track record delivering medium to large projects, client management and leading teams.
- Membership of relevant bodies (IFE, SFPE) and sector experience (residential, healthcare, stadia, timber structures) an advantage.
How to apply
To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact jessicamartin@hoarelea.com.
Adjustments and accommodations
If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.
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