Senior Fire Engineer

Job Title: Senior Fire Engineer

Location: Manchester

Salary: benefits

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to join a growing and well-established fire engineering consultancy in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fire professional to take ownership of projects support junior engineers and work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile schemes across the UK.

You will play a key role in delivering compliant innovative and performance-led fire engineering solutions across multiple sectors including residential commercial healthcare and mixed-use developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and delivery of Fire Strategy Reports.
• Undertake and review PAS 9980 FRAEW assessments.
• Deliver performance-based fire engineering design solutions.
• Provide technical input across RIBA Stages 16.
• Liaise with architects design teams contractors and approving authorities.
• Support Building Regulations compliance including Approved Document B.
• Mentor and support Graduate and Intermediate Engineers.
• Attend client meetings and represent the business in a professional capacity.

Experience & Skills Required

• Degree qualified in Fire Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering fire strategies within a consultancy environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Approved Document B BS 9991 BS 9999 and relevant fire safety legislation.
• Experience with façade assessments and PAS 9980 desirable.
• Familiarity with the Building Safety Act and Fire Safety Order.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with clients and stakeholders.
• Working towards or already achieved Chartership (IFE/CEng) desirable.

Whats on Offer

• Competitive salary ().
• Clear progression pathway towards Associate level.
• Strong Chartership support and structured CPD.
• Exposure to complex high-profile projects.
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

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