Senior Fire Engineer

  • Brandon James
  • City, Birmingham
  • Apr 01, 2026
Full time

Job Description

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to join their expanding national team.

This Senior Fire Engineer role suits a technically strong, client-facing specialist who thrives on complex projects, mentoring others, and driving best practice.

The Senior Fire Engineer will contribute to high-profile schemes across multiple sectors while supporting the growth of a dynamic fire engineering function.

The Senior Fire Engineer's Role

  • Lead delivery of performance-based and compliant fire strategies
  • Work across sectors including healthcare, education, commercial and residential
  • Provide guidance from concept through to completion
  • Ensure compliance with ADB, BS 9991, BS 9999, NFPA and EN standards
  • Oversee fire and smoke modelling, evacuation analysis and smoke control
  • Act as Technical Lead on complex, multidisciplinary projects
  • Engage with clients, stakeholders and approval authorities
  • Deliver clear, commercially aware technical advice

The Senior Fire Engineer

  • Experience delivering fire strategies for complex buildings
  • Background within a consultancy environment
  • Proficient in FDS, PyroSim, Pathfinder or similar tools
  • Strong communication and client-facing skills
  • Collaborative and proactive approach

Qualifications:

  • Degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards (IFE or equivalent)

In Return?

  • 55,000- 65,000
  • Pension & Bonus Scheme
  • Opportunity to shape and grow fire engineering services
  • Involvement in high-profile, multidisciplinary projects
  • A collaborative environment focused on technical excellence

If you are a Senior Fire Engineer considering your next move, this role offers an excellent opportunity. Please contact Lauren Banks at Brandon James on (phone number removed) to enquire.

Ref: LB21659

Fire Engineering / Fire Strategy / ADB / BS 9999 / BS 9991 / Building Safety Act / IFE / IFSM / Chartered Fire Engineer / AIFireE / MIFireE / CFD Modelling / Fire Safety Design / Fire Safety Strategy / Fire Safety Compliance / Fire Safety Consultancy / Fire Risk Management / Midlands / North