Senior Fire Engineer

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£50,000–£70,000 a year

Birmingham

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

Hybrid

Work setup

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In brief

This senior fire engineer role leads complex projects from design through to delivery in Birmingham. The work involves developing fire strategies, performing technical modelling, and providing fire-engineered solutions for diverse building projects.

Best for

Degree-qualified fire engineering professionals with senior consultancy experience.

Non-negotiable

Degree in Fire Engineering or related engineering discipline required.

What you need

Required

  • Fire Engineering degree

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Fire engineering consultancy

    Senior-level

  • Chartered Engineer status

    Clearly required in the listing

  • UK fire-engineered solutions

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Communication

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Project management

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Fire strategy development

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Technical documentation

    Clearly required in the listing

  • CFD modelling software

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Preferred

  • Varied sector experience

    Clearly required in the listing

Your day-to-day

  • Lead fire engineering projects

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Develop fire strategies

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Perform technical modelling

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Complete fire assessments

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Mentor junior staff

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Experience expected

Level

Senior level

Based on what the listing states

Years of experience

Not stated

No clear years requirement found

Evidence from the listing

Experience level

“…nce Required Degree in Fire Engineering or related engineering discipline Senior-level fire engineering consultancy experience Chartered Engineer or actively working towards chartership Experience del…”

What's on offer

Hybrid working
9-day fortnight
Discretionary bonus
28 days annual leave
Pension contribution
Private medical
Professional subscriptions
Gym contribution
Full job description (from employer)⌄

Job Title Senior Fire Engineer Location Birmingham Salary £55,000 - £70,000 Employment Type Permanent Job Overview A Senior Fire Engineer is required to lead complex fire engineering projects from design through to delivery in Birmingham. The role suits a degree-qualified fire engineering professional with senior-level consultancy experience delivering fire-engineered solutions for UK projects across new-build and existing buildings, working alongside clients, architects and statutory authorities. Role & Responsibilities Lead fire engineering projects from concept to completion Develop fire strategies, reports, calculations and technical documentation Undertake smoke, evacuation and CFD modelling Complete fire dynamics and structural fire assessments Mentor junior engineers and support technical development You will review building designs, develop compliant fire-engineered solutions and participate in client and design team meetings. The role also involves applying UK fire regulations, guidance and project-specific requirements. Skills & Experience Required Degree in Fire Engineering or related engineering discipline Senior-level fire engineering consultancy experience Chartered Engineer or actively working towards chartership Experience delivering UK fire-engineered building solutions Strong client-facing, written and verbal communication skills You should be confident managing multiple projects while working independently and collaboratively. Experience across varied sectors, including new-build and existing buildings, is preferred. Salary & Benefits £55,000 - £70,000 dependent on experience Hybrid working and 9-Day-Fortnight options Discretionary bonus and chartership support 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Pension contribution, private medical and professional subscriptions Additional benefits include CPD and mentoring, home-working equipment, cycle and electric vehicle schemes, gym contribution, eye tests and team social events. About Hunter Dunning Hunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market. We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles. Apply Section If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies. All applications are handled in strict confidence. Referral Section Did you know we run a referral scheme? We pay a £1000 referral bonus if you introduce us to anyone who we then successfully place in a new job role. Just send us their information and we'll do the rest. See website for full terms & conditions

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