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Principal or Associate Fire Engineer
Glasgow, Bristol, Manchester or London
Competitive salary + benefits
We have an exciting opening for a Principal or Associate Fire Engineer to join our firm in our Glasgow, Bristol, Manchester or London offices.
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.
Why join us?
- 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.
Company: Hoare Lea
Location: Bristol
Job Description:
Principal or Associate Fire Engineer
Glasgow, Bristol, Manchester or London
Competitive salary + benefits
We have an exciting opening for a Principal or Associate Fire Engineer to join our firm in our Glasgow, Bristol, Manchester or London offices.
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.
Why join us?
- 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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Posted: May 12th, 2026