Authorising Engineer (Fire)

Job Title : Authorising Engineer (Fire) Location : Flexible / National travel Salary : £65,000 per annum Type : Permanent | Full-time An award-winning consultancy—recently backed by significant investment—is seeking an experienced Authorising Engineer (Fire) to join its expanding team of safety and compliance specialists. This is a rare opportunity to lead from the front in a role that offers real autonomy, trust, and influence. You’ll be given the freedom to manage your time and workload, backed by a supportive, expert-led team with an exceptional team spirit. It’s a role that values both your technical authority and your ability to guide, shape, and mentor others. What You’ll Be Doing : Act as a subject matter expert across multiple client portfolios Assess and verify the competence of Authorised Persons and recommend appointments Carry out site inspections, audits, and risk-based reviews Deliver high-impact technical training and fire safety coaching Advise on design, compliance, and fire strategies across live and planned works Lead incident investigations and promote continuous improvement Produce detailed reports for clients, regulators, and internal useWhat You’ll Need : Previous experience as an Authorising Engineer (Fire)—essential Industry-recognised qualifications (e.g. MIET, EngTech, IFE, I.Eng, ACIBSE) Proven expertise in fire safety systems within critical engineering environments Strong report writing and training delivery capabilities Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Flexibility to travel across the UK, with occasional overnight and international workEven Better If You Have : A management or H&S qualification Broad experience across other safety disciplines The confidence to present to clients, boards, or industry forumsWhy This Role? You’ll be joining a consultancy that genuinely trusts its people. Flexible working isn’t a perk here—it’s the norm. You’ll have the space to do your job your way, while contributing to a thriving culture of support and shared success. With major investment recently secured, the business is scaling fast—and your voice will help shape what comes next