At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to tackle fire safety challenges and deliver innovative engineering solutions.
- Company: Hoare Lea, a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy.
- Benefits: Enjoy private medical cover, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and professional development in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in fire engineering while working with top experts in the field.
- Qualifications: Relevant degree in Engineering or related fields and experience in fire engineering consultancy.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Fire Opportunities – Engineer up to Associate Director Hoare Lea Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom About Us Hoare Lea is a human‑centric and planet‑conscious engineering consultancy.
We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.
We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability.
Our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem‑solving skills to bring buildings to life.
We are committed to an inclusive environment and offer a benefits package including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.
About the Role We have exciting opportunities for Fire Engineers at all levels (Engineer to Associate Director) in Bristol, Glasgow, London and Manchester.
Hoare Lea’s Fire Engineering group is a leading team of experienced fire safety experts, many of whom are Chartered Engineers through the Institution of Fire Engineers.
We invest heavily in training and research, with weekly training sessions, external conference access, and a program to enable Chartered Engineer status.
Key Responsibilities Work with colleagues as part of a multi‑disciplinary team and manage a long‑term external client portfolio.
Attend design team meetings, workshops, client meetings and site meetings.
Travel to clients or projects in the UK and occasionally internationally.
Use software analysis tools – evacuation, smoke and fire modelling, heat radiation models and structural fire modelling.
Produce design deliverables including specifications, drawings and schedules.
Interact regularly with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a communicative, collaborative and timely approach to delivery.
Support timely invoicing, debt chasing, WIP management and forward workload/resource planning for your own projects.
Mentor and support aspiring professionals including apprentices and graduates.
Essential Qualifications Experience working within a fire engineering consultancy role.
Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Building Services, Maths, Architecture or Physics with a strong interest in Fire Engineering.
IT literacy with a working understanding of fire modelling software analysis tools.
Excellent communication skills and an interest in working in a team environment.
Ability and commitment to effectively deliver to demanding timescales and good organisational and planning skills.
Chartered engineer status required for roles above Associate.
How to Apply To apply, complete a CV profile and submit your application.
For further information please contact louiescottodiperta@hoarelea. com .
If shortlisted, a recruitment team member will arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail.
From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.
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Hiring: Fire Opportunities – Engineer up to Director employer: Hoare Lea
Hoare Lea is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a flexible and hybrid working environment tailored to support a healthy work-life balance. With a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation in the built environment, employees benefit from comprehensive medical cover, stock options, and a collaborative culture that fosters leadership and technical excellence. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering impactful engineering solutions while advancing your career in a supportive setting.
