A leading UK integrated consultancy within the built environment sector is seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to deliver complex, high-risk projects across a diverse client portfolio.

This opportunity is ideal for a technically strong Senior Fire Engineer looking to take ownership of projects while influencing design, compliance, and safety outcomes at the highest level.

The Senior Fire Engineer's Role

The Senior Fire Engineer will lead fire engineering delivery across all RIBA stages, producing robust fire strategies and performance-based solutions. The Senior Fire Engineer will undertake detailed analysis including means of escape, smoke control design, façade risk assessments, and structural fire considerations.

Using fire modelling tools such as CFD or zone modelling, the Senior Fire Engineer will assess fire behaviour and support clear, evidence-based engineering decisions. The Senior Fire Engineer will interpret UK legislation including Approved Document B, BS 9999, BS 9991, and BS 7974, ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, particularly on higher-risk buildings.

Acting as a key technical authority, the Senior Fire Engineer will engage with clients, design teams, and regulators, while mentoring junior engineers and reviewing technical outputs to ensure quality and consistency.

The Senior Fire Engineer

The successful Senior Fire Engineer will demonstrate: * Significant experience delivering complex fire engineering projects * Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and standards * Expertise in fire dynamics, smoke movement, and protection systems * Experience with fire modelling software and analytical tools * A degree in Fire Engineering or a related discipline * Chartered status (or working towards) with a recognised body * Excellent communication and report writing skills * Commercial awareness and project management capability

In Return?

The Senior Fire Engineer will receive: * £50,000 - £60,000 salary * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave options * Pension scheme and life assurance * Health and wellbeing support programmes * Salary sacrifice schemes and retail discounts * Healthcare cash plan and virtual GP access

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Fire Engineer to play a key role in shaping safe, compliant, and innovative engineering solutions within a forward-thinking consultancy.

If you are a fire professional looking to seek new opportunities please contact Lauren Banks at Brandon James on (phone number removed).

Ref: LB21715

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