Senior Fire Engineer
Centurion Fire Safety Solutions Ltd
North East England | Hybrid Working
4.5-DAY WEEK | HYBRID WORKING | PRIVATE HEALTHCARE | CHARTERED SUPPORT | CHRISTMAS SHUTDOWN | MAJOR NATIONAL PROJECTS
Shape safer buildings. Deliver nationally significant projects. Build your career with one of the North East’s fastest-growing independent fire engineering consultancies.
We recruit for potential as well as experience. Whether you are already Chartered or progressing towards CEng status, you’ll receive the support, autonomy and opportunities needed to accelerate your career.
About Centurion
Centurion Fire Safety Solutions Ltd is a rapidly growing, independent fire engineering and fire safety consultancy delivering high-quality advice across healthcare, education, residential, commercial and complex infrastructure projects throughout the UK. Our clients include NHS Trusts, Tier 1 contractors, major developers, architects and project managers. We combine the technical capability of a large consultancy with the flexibility, culture and agility of an independent business.
The Opportunity
Due to continued growth and an expanding project portfolio, we are seeking an experienced Senior Fire Engineer to join our team. We are particularly interested in individuals who are Chartered or actively working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status and are looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and ambitious consultancy.
Key Responsibilities
• Produce fire strategies and fire engineering reports across all RIBA stages.
• Provide technical fire safety advice to clients and design teams.
• Undertake plan reviews and compliance assessments.
• Attend client and design team meetings.
• Liaise with architects, contractors and approving authorities.
• Support and mentor graduate and junior engineers.
• Assist with peer reviews and quality assurance processes.
• Manage project delivery and programme requirements.
• Support business development and maintain client relationships.
• Contribute towards continual improvement and technical excellence.
About You
• Degree qualified in Fire Engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience within fire engineering consultancy.
• Excellent knowledge of Approved Document B, BS 9991, BS 9999 and wider fire safety legislation and guidance.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to undertake occasional site visits.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or actively working towards chartership preferred.
• Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or equivalent professional body desirable.
What We Offer
• Competitive salary and annual salary review.
• 4.5-day working week with full-time salary and benefits.
• Hybrid working arrangements and genuine work-life balance.
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Christmas office shutdown in addition to annual leave entitlement.
• Private healthcare insurance, including private GP access.
• Employer pension contribution with salary sacrifice options available.
• Annual discretionary performance bonus.
• Payment of professional memberships and accreditation fees.
• Structured CPD programme and Chartered Engineer mentoring.
• Paid training, external courses and professional study leave.
• Modern IT equipment and home-working setup.
• Company mobile phone and associated equipment.
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
• Annual team events and social activities.
• Genuine opportunities for progression into Principal and Associate-level positions.
• Exposure to major national projects and direct access to senior leadership.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV together with a short covering statement outlining your experience, qualifications and career aspirations.
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