Fire Engineer in London - Brandon James Ltd

A forward-thinking fire engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Fire Engineer to join their growing team. With a diverse project pipeline spanning commercial, residential, healthcare, education, and high-security developments, this is a rare opportunity for a Fire Engineer to work across a range of technically challenging schemes in a flexible, supportive environment.

This consultancy, known for reshaping how compliance is delivered in the built environment, empowers their Fire Engineers with cutting-edge digital tools, strong internal technical leadership, and a culture committed to improving safety and well-being through accountable, risk-informed design.

Whether leading major schemes or contributing to specialist project stages, as a Fire Engineer you will play a visible, valued role in shaping safer buildings and stronger client relationships.

The Fire Engineer's Role

• Develop performance-based fire strategies in line with ADB, BS 9999, BS 9991, and the Building Safety Act
• Produce clear, compliant fire strategy reports from concept through to completion
• Contribute to fire modelling and advanced calculations (CFD experience advantageous)
• Engage directly with clients, design teams, and authorities across all RIBA stages
• Conduct site inspections, reviews and risk assessments
• Support junior team members and technical development initiatives

The Fire Engineer

• Degree in Fire Engineering or closely related field
• 2-3+ years' experience in a UK fire consultancy or multidisciplinary environment
• Proven ability to deliver quality reports and client-facing technical advice
• Strong knowledge of UK fire safety regulations and codes
• Progressing towards MIFireE or IEng / CEng status (or actively interested)
• Proactive and collaborative, with a clear, solution-focused mindset

In Return?

• £45,000 - £60,000 base salary
• Bonus scheme (up to 15% of salary, profit-based)
• Two 3-day weekends per month (up to 24 additional days off)
• 28 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthday off
• Private healthcare + life assurance (4x salary)
• Generous car allowance or car mileage scheme
• Fully expensed public transport for business travel into major cities
• Flexible hours and remote-first operations - never returning to 5-day office weeks
• Professional memberships paid (up to 2 annually)

If you are a Fire Engineer or other fire safety professional and considering your career opportunities, then contact Stuart Miller at Brandon James.

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