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Senior Fire Engineer

United Kingdom, Edinburgh 50000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted April 11, 2026
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A leading global engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to join their team. The Senior Fire Engineer will work across a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects spanning transport, healthcare, residential, commercial, and infrastructure sectors. The Senior Fire Engineer will play a key role in delivering innovative, performance-based fire engineering solutions on complex and large-scale developments.

Job Responsibility

  • Developing comprehensive fire safety strategies for a wide range of projects
  • Reviewing designs to ensure compliance with current regulations and standards
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective fire safety solutions
  • Undertaking and overseeing fire and smoke modelling and interpreting results
  • Managing fire engineering elements of projects to meet deadlines and budgets
  • Conducting site visits, inspections, and technical assessments
  • Carrying out peer reviews and maintaining high-quality deliverables
  • Engaging with clients and stakeholders, providing expert technical advice
  • Supporting business development and resource planning activities

Requirements

  • Degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline
  • Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)
  • Strong experience with fire and smoke modelling tools (CFD, evacuation, or zone models)
  • In-depth knowledge of UK and international fire standards (e.g. NFPA, IBC)
  • Excellent report writing, communication, and presentation skills
  • Proven experience delivering performance-based fire engineering solutions

Nice to have

  • Experience across both building and infrastructure projects
  • Familiarity with advanced modelling tools such as Fire Dynamics Simulator

What we offer

  • A collaborative and forward-thinking environment
  • Clear career progression and professional development support
  • Flexible and agile working arrangements
  • A comprehensive benefits package supporting wellbeing and financial security
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