Fire Engineer

TL;DR

Fire Engineer: Preparing fire strategies for a wide range of buildings using standards like ADB, BS9999, BS9991, BS7974 with an accent on technical project leadership and client expertise. Focus on managing medium/large projects, leading discussions with design teams, building control, and fire services, and attending industry conferences.

Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom (hybrid and flexible working arrangements available)

Company

World-leading fire protection engineering consultancy with a network across Europe and beyond, specializing in safety, security, risk analysis, and innovative solutions.

What you will do

• Prepare fire strategies for diverse buildings using ADB, BS9999, BS9991, BS7974, HTM Guidance, and BB100.
• Lead technical projects and manage medium/large projects including fee proposals and invoicing.
• Serve as the primary expert and point of contact for clients.
• Lead discussions with design teams, building control, and fire services.
• Attend industry conferences to network and adopt trends and best practices.

Requirements

• Background in fire engineering, preferably in a consultancy environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Fire Engineering or similar such as Mechanical Engineering.
• Ideally working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Ability to undertake works independently.

Culture & Benefits

• Private medical insurance, 33 days paid time off (plus additional after 3 years), contributory pension, 4x life assurance, income protection.
• Discretionary bonus, employee assistance programme, enhanced parental pay, recognition programmes.
• Flexible working hours including early Friday finish, flexible holiday use over Christmas/New Year, option to carry over holidays.
• Access to technical training, resources, and support for career growth including chartered status.
• Global Employee Networks for career development and sharing experiences.