Senior Fire Safety Engineer

Overview

Senior Fire Safety Engineer – London. Full-Time | Permanent.Purpose of the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Fire Safety Engineer to provide high-quality fire engineering services across a range of projects. The role involves liaising with clients, managing projects from inception to completion, and mentoring graduate fire engineers.Key Responsibilities

Deliver continuous, high-quality fire engineering services, including developing fire safety strategies and associated mark-ups for buildings and infrastructure projects.Provide advisory support and conduct site visits during construction.Prepare technical assessments of external wall systems and other fire-related analyses.Conduct CFD and evacuation modelling using software such as FDS/PyroSim and Pathfinder.Perform third-party design reviews and verification.Provide well-supported fire-engineered solutions, drawing on relevant legislation and guidance (e.g., Approved Document B, BS 9999, BS 9991, BS 7974).Manage projects end-to-end, including fee proposals, invoicing, and client liaison.Mentor and supervise graduate fire engineers and other support staff.Contribute to the technical development of the fire engineering team and support directors or senior staff as required.Maintain accurate records to ensure quality procedures, service levels, and contractual requirements are met.Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify business development opportunities.Manage external collaborators and support sustainable development within the fire engineering discipline.Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and training sessions.Support strategic decision-making and contribute to achieving office budgets and financial targets.Deliver external training and technical presentations as required.Qualifications / Accreditations

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Structural, Civil, or similar).Postgraduate qualification in Fire Engineering (Certificate, Diploma, or Masters).Full membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) and working towards or achieved Chartership.Experience and Competencies

Minimum of 4 years’ experience in fire safety engineering.Strong passion for fire safety and engineering excellence.Excellent communication and client management skills.Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and follow instructions within a team environment.Numerate, organised, and detail-oriented.Professional appearance and behaviour, with reliability and integrity.Flexible and adaptable to meet project and client requirements.Desirable Skills

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