Senior Fire Safety Engineer

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Overview

Senior Fire Safety Engineer – London. Full-Time | Permanent.

Purpose of the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Fire Safety Engineer to provide high-quality fire engineering services across a range of projects. The role involves liaising with clients, managing projects from inception to completion, and mentoring graduate fire engineers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver continuous, high-quality fire engineering services, including developing fire safety strategies and associated mark-ups for buildings and infrastructure projects.
  • Provide advisory support and conduct site visits during construction.
  • Prepare technical assessments of external wall systems and other fire-related analyses.
  • Conduct CFD and evacuation modelling using software such as FDS/PyroSim and Pathfinder.
  • Perform third-party design reviews and verification.
  • Provide well-supported fire-engineered solutions, drawing on relevant legislation and guidance (e.g., Approved Document B, BS 9999, BS 9991, BS 7974).
  • Manage projects end-to-end, including fee proposals, invoicing, and client liaison.
  • Mentor and supervise graduate fire engineers and other support staff.
  • Contribute to the technical development of the fire engineering team and support directors or senior staff as required.
  • Maintain accurate records to ensure quality procedures, service levels, and contractual requirements are met.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify business development opportunities.
  • Manage external collaborators and support sustainable development within the fire engineering discipline.
  • Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and training sessions.
  • Support strategic decision-making and contribute to achieving office budgets and financial targets.
  • Deliver external training and technical presentations as required.

Qualifications / Accreditations

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Structural, Civil, or similar).
  • Postgraduate qualification in Fire Engineering (Certificate, Diploma, or Masters).
  • Full membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) and working towards or achieved Chartership.

Experience & Competencies

  • Minimum of 4 years’ experience in fire safety engineering.
  • Strong passion for fire safety and engineering excellence.
  • Excellent communication and client management skills.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and follow instructions within a team environment.
  • Numerate, organised, and detail-oriented.
  • Professional appearance and behaviour, with reliability and integrity.
  • Flexible and adaptable to meet project and client requirements.

Desirable Skills

  • Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Bluebeam.
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Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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