Senior Fire Engineer in City of London

Harmony is on a mission to be the best life safety partner to work with and for. Rated an ‘Outstanding Employer’ by Best Companies in 2025, we are only getting bigger and stronger — and we’re looking for A-players to help us get there. We are passionate about making a difference and obsessed with quality. Our goal is to build a world where every resident can sleep safely at night, knowing their home is 100% safe. Our Consultancy division is growing rapidly across London, with a strong pipeline of FRAEW workstreams and major social housing projects that require senior fire engineering expertise. We are looking for a Senior Fire Engineer to join the team and take ownership of complex fire engineering assessments, delivering high-quality outputs that directly shape the safety of buildings and the residents within them. This is a senior, client-facing role where technical excellence and professional credibility go hand in hand. If you are an experienced fire engineer who wants to work on meaningful, high-profile projects with a business that is genuinely committed to doing things properly — this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEW) in accordance with PAS 9980, producing detailed, accurate, and defensible reports.
• Undertake fire engineering assessments across a range of building types and tenures, applying sound professional judgement and keeping abreast of current guidance and legislation.
• Produce clear, well-structured fire engineering reports and recommendations for clients, ensuring outputs are technically robust and client-ready.
• Act as the senior technical point of contact for clients on live projects, managing relationships professionally and proactively.
• Support the growth of the London consultancy team — contributing to business development, mentoring junior engineers, and helping to build a high-performing team.
• Work collaboratively with the wider consultancy, pre-construction, and delivery teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant standards, legislation, and best practice — including the Building Safety Act, PAS 9980, and associated guidance.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Harmony’s consultancy offering, including processes, templates, and quality standards.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• An A-player mindset — high standards, extreme ownership and the drive to do things properly, the first time.
• Proven experience delivering FRAEW assessments in line with PAS 9980.
• Degree-level qualification in fire engineering, building surveying, or a related discipline.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (IFE, RICS, CIOB or equivalent).
• Strong technical report writing skills — able to produce clear, defensible outputs under pressure.
• Confident client-facing skills — able to manage relationships and represent Harmony credibly at a senior level.
• Deep working knowledge of relevant legislation and standards including the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, and associated guidance.
• Able to work independently and manage your own caseload to deadlines.
• London-based and available full time.

Nice to Have

• Experience working on social housing or residential high-rise portfolios.
• EWS1 signatory or working towards it.
• Knowledge of BS 9997 and wider fire risk management frameworks.
• Experience mentoring or developing junior fire engineers.

Job Benefits

This is a chance to take on a senior fire engineering role at one of London’s fastest-growing consultancies — working on high-profile FRAEW and social housing projects that make a real difference to residents’ safety. At Harmony, we ask a lot — and we give a lot back. The hours are real, the standards are high and the work is demanding, but for those who show up, deliver and go the extra mile, the rewards follow. A-players here enjoy a competitive salary, a Personal Development Plan with leadership mentoring and ongoing training, unlimited holiday, a bonus scheme paying up to 50% of annual salary, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity and paternity, lunch, snacks and refreshments on us every day (fresh fruit and Takeaway Friday included), a team social budget, cycle to work, an auto-enrolment pension, two major company events a year and our Reward and Recognition scheme — including European mini-breaks for those who go above and beyond. It is a collaborative, high-energy environment focused on doing things the right way — and none of it is a perk for showing up; it’s what we share with the people pulling the business forward.

Harmony is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment regardless of age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief. We want everyone who works with us to feel valued and to make a difference.