Senior Fire Engineer

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A growing and innovative fire safety consultancy is seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to join their expanding team.

This Senior Fire Engineer opportunity offers the chance to lead projects, deliver high-quality fire engineering solutions, and contribute to the ongoing development of a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Senior Fire Engineer will play a key role in both technical delivery and team leadership.

The Senior Fire Engineer's Role

The Senior Fire Engineer will take ownership of projects from inception through to completion, ensuring delivery is aligned with client expectations, programme requirements, and budget constraints. The Senior Fire Engineer will also support and mentor junior engineers while contributing to the wider success of the team.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading fire engineering projects and providing technical oversight
Preparing fire strategies, reports, and supporting documentation
Managing client relationships and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams
Supporting financial performance, including fee proposals and resource planning
Mentoring and supervising junior engineers and supporting their development
Contributing to recruitment and team growth initiatives
Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and best practice
Supporting expert witness work where required
Engaging with the wider fire engineering community through industry events and technical contributions
Promoting high standards of quality, integrity, and professionalismThe Senior Fire Engineer

The ideal Senior Fire Engineer will be a technically strong and commercially aware professional with leadership capabilities. The Senior Fire Engineer will be proactive, organised, and passionate about delivering high-quality fire engineering solutions.

Requirements include:

A degree in Fire Engineering or a related engineering discipline
A minimum of 4 years' experience in fire engineering
Associate membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (AIFireE)
Strong communication and client-facing consultancy skills
Excellent organisational and time management abilities
Experience working within multidisciplinary project environments
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Bluebeam or similar tools is advantageous
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detailIn Return?

The successful Senior Fire Engineer will benefit from a supportive and progressive working environment, including:

£60,000- £70,000
9-day fortnight
Enhanced pension scheme
Private medical insurance and life assurance
Company bonus scheme
Generous annual leave including Christmas closure
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Payment of professional subscriptions
Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
Regular company events and social initiativesThis is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Fire Engineer seeking a role that combines technical leadership, project ownership, and long-term career development within a growing consultancy.

If you are a fire professional considering your next move, this role offers an excellent opportunity. Please contact Lauren Banks at Brandon James on (phone number removed) to enquire.

Ref: LB21750

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 / Midlands / North
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Location:
Manchester
Salary:
£60,000 - £75,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Other

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