Fire Engineer (JPC-138) - #2191431

Role: Fire Engineer - (JPC-138)

Location: Manchester

Overview

We are representing our client in their search for a Fire Engineer to join a growing Fire Engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable and motivated individual to play a key role in delivering fire engineering solutions across a diverse range of building and infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will work on the development of fire safety strategies, provide technical advice throughout the design and construction process, undertake external wall assessments and carry out advanced fire engineering analysis. This position would suit someone with a strong engineering background and a passion for fire safety, who is looking to further develop their technical expertise within a collaborative and growing consultancy environment.

Types of Clients

• Developers
• Housebuilders
• Architects and design teams
• Contractors and principal contractors
• Property owners and asset managers
• Public sector organisations
• Infrastructure clients
• Multi-disciplinary project teams

Key Responsibilities

Fire Engineering Design & Strategy

• Develop fire safety strategies for a variety of building and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare associated fire engineering drawings, mark-ups and technical documentation.
• Ensure fire safety strategies align with current legislation, guidance and project requirements.
• Support project teams in achieving compliant and practical fire safety solutions.

Technical Advisory & Site Support

• Provide fire engineering advice throughout project lifecycles.
• Undertake construction-stage site visits and inspections.
• Liaise with clients, architects, contractors and design teams to resolve fire safety issues.
• Support stakeholders in understanding regulatory requirements and fire engineering principles.

Fire Engineering Analysis

• Prepare technical assessments of external wall systems.
• Undertake computational fire engineering analysis and modelling.
• Carry out Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling using industry-standard software.
• Conduct structural fire engineering assessments and calculations.
• Utilise fire engineering software packages including:
• FDS / PyroSim
• Pathfinder
• SAFIR
• B-Risk
• Produce clear and concise technical reports and engineering recommendations.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering discipline such as:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Or a related engineering field
• Postgraduate qualification in Fire Engineering (Certificate, Diploma or Master's level).

Experience & Technical Knowledge

• Minimum of two years' experience within a fire engineering or related role.
• Strong understanding of fire safety principles and engineering methodologies.
• Knowledge of relevant fire safety legislation, standards and guidance, including:
• Approved Document B (ADB)
• BS 9999
• BS 9991
• BS 7974
• Experience developing fire strategies and technical fire engineering reports.
• Familiarity with fire modelling and engineering analysis software.

Skills & Personal Attributes

• Passionate about fire safety and technical excellence.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Excellent customer service and stakeholder management abilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Able to prioritise workload and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Collaborative team player who can work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Proactive, reliable and adaptable in approach.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme (where applicable)
• Employee recognition programmes
• Family-friendly policies and support
• Retail discounts and employee savings platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Disability Confident accredited employer
• Opportunity to join a growing and highly regarded fire engineering team
• Exposure to a broad range of fire engineering projects across multiple sectors
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

Salary: Competitive, dependent on qualifications, experience and technical capability.