Senior Fire Engineer

Overview

  • Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Fire Safety
  • Salary: £55000 - £65000 per annum + + Company benefits
  • Published: 14 May 2025

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’s Role

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

The Senior Fire Engineer

  • 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

In Return?

  • £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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