A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a highly skilled Associate Fire Engineer to join their expanding fire safety team in London / SE. This is an opportunity to run meaningful projects, influence the safety of complex buildings, and develop a team of fire engineers - all while progressing your own career as an Associate Fire Engineer and beyond in a supportive and technically forward-thinking environment.
The successful Associate Fire Engineer will be instrumental in delivering fire strategy, technical leadership, and client-facing support across projects from concept to completion. This is more than just a technical role - it’s a chance for an Associate Fire Engineer to shape safer spaces and lead with purpose.
The Associate Fire Engineer’s Role
*Delivering fire safety engineering advice across a broad range of buildings
*Acting as lead contact for clients and providing high-quality consultancy throughout design stages
*Developing and reviewing fire strategies in line with national standards and guidance
*Managing fire safety project teams, including mentoring junior engineers and reviewing technical outputs
*Coordinating with internal disciplines across architecture, engineering, and surveying
*Presenting complex technical solutions clearly to stakeholders
*Supporting business development activities, fee proposals, and project planning
*Contributing to a collaborative and quality-focused team culture
The Associate Fire Engineer
*Degree qualified in Fire Engineering or a related discipline
*Chartered or working towards CEng
*6+ years’ experience in UK-based fire engineering across RIBA stages
*Confident leading projects and advising clients across sectors
*Strong grasp of fire behaviour, smoke control, evacuation modelling, and system design
*Proven expertise in fire engineering, building construction (RIBA stages), building services, and construction risk management
*Excellent knowledge of UK fire safety standards (awareness of international codes such as NFPA and IBC also welcomed)
*Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and BIM tools
*Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK
In Return?
*£75,000 - £90,000
*Hybrid working model
*Opportunity to lead and shape a growing team
*Access to multidisciplinary expertise and cross-sector projects
*Enhanced annual leave, family-friendly policies, and wellbeing initiatives
*Ongoing CPD, chartership support, and structured progression pathways
*Training sponsorship and professional membership support
If you are a Fire Engineer considering your career opportunities, then please contact Stuart Miller at Brandon James.
Reference #SM1030
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