Senior Fire Engineer

A bespoke fire safety consultancy, with expertise across a wide variety of sectors, are looking to appoint a senior fire engineer in their new Bristol office. Their collaborative culture, technical excellence, and strong reputation in the industry make them a partner of choice for complex and high-profile projects.

The Role of the Senior Fire Engineer

As a Senior Fire Engineer, you will operate in both a technical and leadership capacity, delivering high-quality fire safety consultancy services to clients in Bristol and beyond.

You will manage projects, support and mentor the wider engineering team, and contribute to business development by building client relationships and representing the company externally. This role requires strong project management skills, financial acumen, and the confidence to act as both a technical expert and a trusted advisor.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a forward-thinking engineer to play a key role in shaping the future of Artec Fire, while benefiting from a supportive environment that actively encourages professional growth and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of fire safety consultancy services across diverse projects.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, ensuring the highest standards of technical output.
• Manage project resources, budgets, and timelines effectively.
• Prepare fee proposals and contribute to competitive pricing strategies.
• Represent the company at meetings, conferences, and industry events.
• Provide technical leadership on compliance with legislation, regulations, and best practice.
• Support recruitment, line management, and professional development within the team.
• Contribute to thought leadership through webinars, publications, and industry forums.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Fire Engineer within a consultancy environment, ideally at Senior level.
• Strong technical knowledge of fire safety design, standards, and compliance.
• Excellent project management and client-facing skills.
• Financial and commercial awareness, with experience in proposals and budgeting.
• Ability to mentor and inspire junior colleagues.
• A proactive, collaborative approach with the confidence to represent the company externally.

What's on Offer

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000

• Flexible working
• 25 days Annual Leave, increasing at Principal and Director levels
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 9 Day Fortnight once passed probation
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Professional Subscriptions
• CPD
• Pension
• Regular company/social events

If you are a Senior Fire Engineer, considering your opportunities please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James.

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