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Experienced Fire Engineer

Fire Investigation Risk Evaluation Consultancy LtdManchester, England, United Kingdom

7 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

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FIRE Consultancy are a independent fire-engineering organisation that partners with blue-chip developers, contractors and asset owners / operators across the UK. Our pipeline ranges from landmark commercial high rise to regulated nuclear facilities – and as part of our strategic development we require a experienced fire engineer who can lead projects, mentor a talented team and help shape our next phase of expansion. You will be joining a team of technically proficient and highly motivated fire engineers, dedicated to delivering rigorous, compliant solutions and advancing best practice across the fire safety engineering profession.

Location : Manchester – office based with travel to sites when required

Salary : Package commensurate with industry experience and competency + benefits

What you’ll do

Deliver fire-safety solutions – author holistic fire-strategy reports, risk assessments and bespoke performance-based designs (first-principles, CFD / smoke & evacuation modelling, risk and cost-benefit analysis).
Own client relationships – act as the primary technical contact, interfacing with architects, insurers, regulators and Fire & Rescue Services.
Manage projects & people – plan programmes, control budgets and coach graduate and mid-level engineers.
Assure compliance – interpret and apply UK legislation, British / European Standards, NFPA codes and insurer requirements; peer-review design information and contractors’ submissions.
Conduct peer reviews – independently review and critique fire engineering reports and designs authored by other engineers to ensure technical accuracy, consistency, and alignment with best practice and project scope.
Site engagement – carry out UK-wide site inspections (construction & operational) to verify installation quality and fire-risk controls.
Drive innovation – contribute to R&D, special-interest groups and internal CPD to keep our practice at the cutting edge.

What you’ll bring

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) – or equivalent or working towards.

Master’s degree (or BEng + significant experience) in fire, mechanical, civil or another relevant engineering / science discipline.

Proven track record (5 + years) of developing performance-based fire strategies and modelling solutions for complex buildings or high-hazard industries.

Deep knowledge of :

UK fire-safety legislation, ADB / ADB-SC, BS 9999 / 9991, BS 7974 and Eurocodes.

Water-based suppression systems, hydrant networks, foam and deluge design (including hydraulic calculations).

Fire- and smoke-modelling software, Bluebeam, CAD / BIM workflows.

Demonstrable experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and presenting to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Full UK driving license and willingness to travel.

Excellent verbal and written English – able to produce clear, concise and authoritative reports.

Must be willing to undertake an audit during the interview process

Highly desirable to have

Nuclear, energy or other regulated-industry experience plus related clearances (SC / DV) will be essential to role. Role will depend upon successful clearance at a minimum of SC.

Evidence of volunteering or committee work within IFE / NFPA or similar professional bodies.

Bid writing, fee proposal and business-development exposure.

What we offer

Impact & autonomy – you’ll be #1 or #2 on every project, not a small cog in a huge machine.

Professional growth – dedicated CPD budget, paid memberships, conference attendance and support toward Fellow status.

Flexible working – hybrid model, core hours and option to base yourself in any of our regional hubs.

Competitive package – salary benchmarked at the upper quartile, car allowance, matched pension, performance bonus, private healthcare and 25 days holiday (+ buy / sell scheme).

Inclusive culture – we celebrate diversity and empower every colleague to bring their whole self to work.

Open to having an informal and fully confidential chat?

Send your CV and a short cover letter to Recruitment@Fireconsultancy.co.uk quoting “Chartered Fire Engineer – May 2025” in the subject line.

Applications close Friday 25 July 2025 – but we’ll interview strong candidates as they arrive, so don’t wait!

All applications are treated in strict confidence. We are an equal-opportunities employer.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

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