Senior Fire Engineer

An established and respected fire safety consultancy is seeking a highly skilled Senior Fire Engineer to join their expanding Liverpool office.

The successful Senior Fire Engineer will deliver advanced fire safety strategies across a range of sectors including residential, healthcare, education, and mixed-use developments. With flexible working and a supportive team culture, this consultancy offers long-term development and professional recognition.

The Senior Fire Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing fire safety strategies from early design through to handover. You'll also act as a key point of contact for clients, contractors, and approval bodies, ensuring compliance and quality throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development of performance-based and prescriptive fire strategies

• Reviewing technical drawings and fire modelling outputs

• Supporting junior engineers with training, QA, and technical guidance

• Conducting site visits and reporting on fire safety compliance

• Liaising with Building Control, fire authorities, and design teams

• Contributing to business development and technical delivery

• Degree qualified in Fire Engineering or related subject

• Minimum 5 years' UK consultancy experience

• Strong working knowledge of ADB, BS 9991/9999, and fire engineering design

• CFD/modelling experience (FDS, Pathfinder) desirable but not essential

• MIFireE or working towards IEng/CEng status

• Confident leading projects and communicating with stakeholders

• Based in or near Liverpool, with flexibility to travel locally

• £55,000 - £65,000 basic salary

• Hybrid working and flexible hours

• Private medical insurance and pension scheme

• Annual CPD and training budget

• Clear path to Associate and chartership support

• Varied project exposure across public and private sectors

If you're a Senior Fire Engineer looking to grow your career, please contact Lauryn Simpson at Brandon James.

Reference: 30038LS

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