Senior Fire Engineer

Senior Fire Engineer

Location: London

We’re looking for a Senior Fire Engineer to work on ambitious and complex projects worldwide, delivering innovative fire safety solutions and supporting visionary design. This role offers professional development opportunities, progression pathways, flexible working, and a collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Stay informed about emerging technologies and innovations in fire engineering and share updates with the team.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of relevant fire legislation, codes, and standards, ensuring all work aligns with current requirements.
• Oversee engineering projects, manage resources and tasks to meet time and budget objectives.
• Formulate fire strategies and provide guidance to clients on fire safety regulations and industry standards.
• Develop performance‑based fire engineering solutions tailored to project needs.
• Support the professional development of the team and promote skills‑sharing initiatives.
• Prepare fee proposals, engage in business development initiatives, and expand the client network.
• Identify and nurture business prospects with new and existing clients, promoting the company’s services.
• Participate in recruitment activities, including interviewing and decision‑making for new hires.
• Collaborate with colleagues across all offices and support all project levels.
• Operate within company terms, conditions, policies, and quality assurance systems.
• Ensure strict compliance with health and safety regulations and proper use of protective equipment on site.
• Undertake additional duties within the competence of the Senior Engineer Grade as reasonably required.

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Fire Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years’ proven experience in fire engineering consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and design codes.
• Specialist knowledge in a fire engineering domain such as smoke analysis, evacuation, structural, radiation, etc.
• Proficiency with fire engineering software packages such as PyroSIM, FDS, Pathfinder, or similar.
• Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) and/or Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM). Working towards chartership.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite and Bluebeam.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills for client meetings.
• Chartered Engineer with the Engineering Council UK or in progress, or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with NFPA and IBC codes and standards.

Special Aptitudes

• Excellent communication skills and client‑facing confidence.
• Ability to manage projects independently and within a collaborative team.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with clients, architects, developers, contractors, and approval authorities.
• Good problem‑solving and contingency planning skills, with the ability to produce innovative and practical solutions quickly.
• Fluent in English.
• Right to work in the UK.

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