Senior Fire Engineer

Our Client is a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy specialising in fire safety and building services. With a reputation for technical excellence and market-led innovation they provide tailored consultancy services to clients across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Their in-house team includes fire engineers, fire protection specialists, passive and active design consultants, and fire risk assessors.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to join the growing fire engineering team in the Portsmouth office. You will be responsible for the development and delivery of fire engineering strategies and designs across a variety of high-profile and technically challenging projects in sectors such as commercial, defence, residential, healthcare, and industrial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of fire engineering strategies and reports from RIBA Stage 0 to 6.
• Coordinate fire safety designs with internal MEP teams and external stakeholders.
• Carry out detailed fire modelling (CFD, evacuation models, smoke control design).
• Provide code consultancy and advice in line with ADB, BS 9999, BS 9991, and international standards (NFPA, IBC).
• Undertake site inspections, compliance reviews, and witness testing and commissioning activities.
• Participate in value engineering and design risk reviews.
• Engage with approving authorities, insurers, and clients to secure project approvals.
• Support and mentor junior fire engineers and contribute to in-house technical development.

Requirements

• Degree in Fire Engineering or a related discipline (Mechanical/Civil with fire focus considered).
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in fire engineering, ideally within the UK.
• Membership with the IFE or another recognised professional body (Chartered or working toward Chartered status preferred).
• Proficient in fire modelling tools such as FDS, Pathfinder, and smoke layer modelling software.
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and relevant international codes.
• Experience delivering projects through all RIBA stages, ideally on complex and multi-discipline schemes.
• Comfortable representing the fire discipline in meetings and discussions with design teams and clients.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel for site visits and meetings.

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with passive fire protection detailing and systems.
• Previous experience in healthcare or defence projects is advantageous.
• Ability to deliver internal CPDs and contribute to the Companys technical growth strategy.
• Working knowledge of BIM/Revit coordination in a fire safety context.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote).
• Competitive salary (based on experience).
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays and office closure during Christmas.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• Private healthcare (under review).
• Free gym membership.
• Internal growth and leadership opportunities.
• Travel opportunities within the UK and internationally.

If you’re a forward-thinking fire engineer looking to step into a senior role with project diversity and technical autonomy, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a team shaping the future of fire safety across the built environment.