Senior Fire Engineer

We're recruiting on behalf of an established and highly respected business that delivers innovative fire safety solutions across a wide range of UK developments. This permanent Senior Fire Engineer opportunity offers hybrid working, a collaborative environment, outstanding project exposure and genuine long-term progression.

As a Senior Fire Engineer, you'll play a key role in producing fire strategies, technical reports and engineering assessments while working alongside experienced specialists on complex and rewarding schemes. You'll also have the opportunity to mentor junior colleagues, contribute to design reviews and expand your technical expertise across a diverse project portfolio.

What you'll be doing:

• Produce fire strategy reports, technical notes and engineering documentation.
• Develop practical, compliant solutions for both new-build and existing developments.
• Carry out risk assessments, means of escape calculations, smoke modelling and performance-based analysis.
• Attend design team meetings, offering technical guidance and innovative ideas.
• Support project delivery from concept through to construction and occupation.
• Assist with project coordination, planning and client communication.
• Visit sites to review implementation and gain practical experience.

To be successful in this Senior Fire Engineer position, you'll have:

• A BSc, BEng, MSc, MEng or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of five years' experience within a fire engineering consultancy.
• Experience delivering fire engineering solutions on UK-based developments.
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and relevant design guidance.
• Membership of a recognised professional institution, such as the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), with progression towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

What's on offer?

• Salary from £80k - £100k, depending on experience.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Hybrid working with flexibility built around project requirements.
• Nottingham office base with site visits across the UK.
• Genuine career progression within a growing consultancy.
• Varied, technically challenging projects.
• Ongoing professional development and mentoring towards chartership.
• Supportive, collaborative culture where your ideas are valued.

If you're a Senior Fire Engineer seeking your next challenge with a consultancy that invests in its people and offers clear opportunities to progress, give Grace a call on 07451263204 or email grace.murphy@niyaapeople.co.uk