Fire Engineer

Fire Engineer
Engineering Consultancy
London or Edinburgh
Hybrid Working
Up to £50,000 Excellent Benefits

A globally recognised multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Fire Engineer to join its growing UK Fire Engineering team based in either London or Edinburgh.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a highly respected consultancy environment working on complex, design-led projects across the built environment sector.

The business is known for delivering technically challenging and architecturally ambitious schemes across the UK and internationally, partnering with leading architects, developers and major stakeholders throughout the full project lifecycle.

Projects include:

• Major stadia and sports venues
• International airports and transport hubs
• Education and research facilities
• Urban masterplans and mixed-use developments
• Commercial towers and landmark buildings
• Large infrastructure projects

The Opportunity:

This is a consultancy-focused Fire Engineering role offering broad project exposure and the opportunity to work closely with multidisciplinary design teams from early-stage concept design through to delivery.
You will support the development of innovative and performance-based fire engineering solutions while helping shape the functionality, safety, and architectural vision of complex buildings.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting and project managing fire engineering projects
• Assisting with fire strategy development
• Advising multidisciplinary design teams throughout the design process
• Attending internal and external design meetings
• Supporting client consultancy and stakeholder engagement
• Assisting with project financial monitoring and invoicing
• Carrying out fire engineering calculations
• Supporting smoke modelling and evacuation analysis
• Developing knowledge around fixed fire protection systems including suppression and detection solutions
• Working within BIM-led project environments

This role offers excellent exposure to both prescriptive and performance-based fire engineering methodologies within a true consultancy setting.

You will work with industry-leading software and technical platforms including:

• FDS (Fire Dynamics Simulator)
• PyroSim
• Pathfinder
• Revit
• AutoCAD
• Navisworks
• Bluebeam
• BIM & CFD modelling platforms

Previous CFD modelling exposure is welcomed but not essential.

About You: You will ideally possess:

• A degree or higher qualification in Engineering or Fire Safety
• Professional experience delivering fire engineering solutions on UK-based projects
• Strong understanding of UK fire safety regulations and guidance
• Exposure to performance-based fire engineering solutions
• Good communication and consultancy skills
• A collaborative and technically motivated approach

This opportunity would suit someone currently operating within:

• Fire Engineering Consultancies
• Building Services Consultancies
• Multidisciplinary Engineering Consultancies
• Or technically strong Fire Design professionals looking to transition into a consultancy-led role

Salary & Benefits:

• Up to £50,000 basic salary
• Hybrid working arrangements
• 25 days holiday bank holidays
• Flexible holiday arrangements
• Generous pension scheme
• Life assurance & income protection
• Enhanced parental leave
• Flexible benefits package
• 3pm finish on the last Friday of the month
• Paid professional memberships
• Ongoing learning & development support
• Wellbeing and employee assistance programmes
• Collaborative and inclusive working culture

This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the industry’s most respected consultancies and contribute towards some of the most recognisable and technically challenging projects in the built environment sector.

For a confidential discussion, please apply or get in touch directly.

Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.