Fire Engineering – Consultant in Gloucester

Salary range: £55,000 to £70,000 per annum open to discussion DOE

Location: Any UK FNC Office

Working Pattern: We operate a flexible hybrid working pattern at Frazer-Nash, with time split between the office, client sites and working from home.

Closing date: Friday 26th June 2026, but early application encouraged.

We are searching for self-starting consultants with fire engineering experience; previous work in high-risk industries would be advantageous. You will join a team of experienced engineering consultants who specialise in a broad range of safety disciplines. This role will provide opportunities to work in sectors such as nuclear, defence, aerospace and new markets relating to clean energy systems and renewables (e.g. hydrogen, and lithium-ion battery energy storage). If you are interested in the prospects of working on high-profile infrastructure projects in nuclear and in other sectors, please apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a high-quality fire engineering service to our clients.
• Interact directly with a variety of clients across several highly regulated sectors (e.g. nuclear energy, defence, rail).
• Plan and deliver work in an organised way, including attending client sites across the UK where required.
• Carry out technical work in many areas of fire engineering e.g. fire strategies, fire testing, fire system design, fire safety case.
• Project manage a variety of projects with accountability for resource and budgets.
• Contribute to business development and manage enquiries with both new and existing clients.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in a science, engineering or maths subject (or equivalent).
• Extensive fire engineering experience (desired in high-hazard or highly regulated industries e.g. nuclear, petrochemicals, defence).
• Experience producing fire strategies for complex facilities.
• Expertise with UK fire safety legislation, Building Regulations, British Standards, and latest industry guidance.
• Member of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or be demonstrably working towards this.

It is to your advantage if you meet any of the following additional requirements:

• Accredited degree (BEng/MEng) in Fire Engineering or (or equivalent discipline).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or be demonstrably working towards this, through the IFE.
• Experience of working within a consultancy.
• Experience of working on large multi-disciplinary projects.
• Knowledge of safety cases in high-risk industries.
• Experience of fire modelling, such as CFAST or FDS.
• Experience of undertaking DSEAR assessments.
• Knowledge of clean energy systems such as hydrogen, and lithium battery storage.

Due to the nature of the work that Frazer-Nash Consultancy undertakes, candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with yearly reviews.
• 25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days.
• A company that has its heart in the right place and a welcoming work culture.
• Happy to talk flexible working.
• Enhanced parental benefits.
• Company pension scheme.
• Targeted professional development.
• Life assurance.
• Private healthcare membership.
• Bonus scheme linked into company performance.
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution.
• Support in attaining professional membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season rail ticket loan.
• And further optional benefits you can tailor to your personal requirements.