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Fire Engineer

Brandon James

Location:
United Kingdom , Manchester

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

40000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

An independent and forward-thinking consultancy is seeking a Fire Engineer to join their growing fire safety team based in Manchester. With a reputation for delivering bespoke solutions across the built environment, this consultancy offers the opportunity to work on a variety of complex and high-profile projects throughout the UK.

Job Responsibility:

Developing and reviewing fire strategies in line with Approved Document B and BS 9999/BS 7974
Site inspections and fire risk assessments in both new-build and existing properties
Supporting with CFD modelling (Smoke and Heat) and evacuation simulations
Coordinating with building control, design teams, and end clients
Producing technical fire safety reports and presentations

Requirements:

A degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline
Working knowledge of fire safety standards, UK Building Regulations, and design codes
2+ years’ experience in a consultancy, engineering, or regulatory setting
Membership (or working towards) IFireE or MIFireE status (desirable)
Strong report writing and communication skills

Nice to have:

Membership (or working towards) IFireE or MIFireE status

What we offer:

Hybrid working with Manchester office base
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Support with professional development and chartership
Pension scheme and regular CPD opportunities
Involvement in landmark UK construction projects

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 12, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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