Senior Fire Engineer in London - Brandon James Ltd

A knowledgeable and skilled Senior Fire Engineer is required to join a dynamic and expanding fire safety team within a respected global consultancy, renowned for delivering across high-profile, technically complex projects.

Based in their central London office, this Senior Fire Engineer will play a key role in a lean, high-performing team currently four-strong, with plans to double in size. This is a career-defining opportunity for a Senior Fire Engineer to shape growth, lead delivery, and step confidently towards Associate level and beyond.

The Senior Fire Engineer's Role

The Senior Fire Engineer will deliver a full spectrum of fire consultancy services across both new build and existing developments. Working with leading developers, architects, and contractors, they will take ownership from concept through to completion.

Core duties include:

• Developing robust fire strategies, CFD/fire modelling, and detailed design packages
• Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, Gateway processes, and relevant fire safety legislation
• Carrying out external wall reviews and PAS 9980 assessments
• Advising on compartmentation, refurbishment risks, and site safety compliance
• Supporting internal knowledge sharing and mentoring junior engineers

The Senior Fire Engineer

The ideal Senior Fire Engineer will be technically strong, commercially aware, and confident in front of clients and regulators.

• Degree in Fire Engineering or related subject
• Minimum of 3-5 years' UK consultancy experience

• Proven background in fire strategies for both new build and retrofit schemes
• CFD/fire modelling experience desirable
• Strong understanding of ADB, PAS 9980, and regulatory compliance
• Skilled in writing reports, managing stakeholders, and site inspections

In Return?

• £65,000 - £80,000 salary
• 35 days' annual leave
• Generous car allowance and bonus scheme
• Hybrid working and flexible scheduling
• Private medical cover
• Paid professional memberships
• CPD, chartership, and qualification support
• Buy/sell holiday scheme
• Wide range of lifestyle and wellbeing benefits

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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