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Senior Fire Engineer


Company : Brandon James


Location : london, south east england


Created : 2025-12-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

An outstanding opportunity has opened for a Senior Fire Engineer to join a respected UK consultancy known for delivering innovative fire safety solutions across complex, high-profile projects. This forward-thinking firm is expanding its London team and is looking for a technically capable and ambitious Senior Fire Engineer to take ownership of challenging schemes across a wide variety of sectors. The Senior Fire Engineer will lead the development of performance-based fire strategies, working collaboratively with architects, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure safety and compliance without compromising design integrity. With access to industry-leading tools and true flexibility in working style, this is a rare chance for a Senior Fire Engineer to shape landmark projects while progressing professionally. The Senior Fire Engineer's Role - Develop and deliver robust fire strategies from concept to handover - Apply Approved Document B, BS 9999, BS 9991 and the Building Safety Act in project work - Undertake advanced fire engineering calculations and performance-based design - Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams and attend client meetings - Lead site inspections, technical reviews, and design appraisals - Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal technical development - Support fee proposals and project management on major schemes The Senior Fire Engineer - Degree in Fire Engineering or a related discipline - Minimum 3 years' experience in a fire consultancy or engineering role - Strong working knowledge of UK fire codes and standards - Skilled in preparing clear and detailed fire strategy reports - Experience with CFD modelling software (e.g. PyroSim, Pathfinder) beneficial - Chartered or actively working towards MIFireE or CEng status - Confident communicator with a solution-focused mindset In Return? - £60,000 - £75,000 salary - Generous bonus scheme - Hybrid working with flexible hours - 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - Private medical insurance and wellbeing support - Paid professional memberships and CPD funding - Clear career progression and chartership support If you are a Fire Engineer or other fire safety professional and considering your career opportunities, then contact Stuart Miller at Brandon James. 01628 334713 Reference #SM1027 Fire Engineer / Fire Engineering / Fire Strategy / ADB / BS 9999 / BS 9991 / Building Safety Act / IFE / IFSM / Chartered Fire Engineer / AIFireE / MIFireE / CFD Modelling / Fire Safety Design / Fire Safety Strategy / Fire Safety Compliance / Fire Safety Consultancy / Fire Risk Management JBRP1_UKTJ