At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a leading fire engineering team to design safe buildings and collaborate on exciting projects.
- Company: Hoare Lea, a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private medical cover, electric vehicle scheme, and up to 30 days annual leave.
- Other info: Extensive training opportunities and a strong focus on work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in fire safety design while enjoying a supportive work culture.
- Qualifications: Experience in fire engineering and a relevant degree or qualification.
The predicted salary is between 44100 - 53900 £ per year.
Location: Bristol, Glasgow, London, or Manchester. Travel: as required. Job Type: Full Time. Category: Fire – Principal or Associate Engineer. Salary: Competitive salary + benefits.
Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy offering intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges in the built environment across the UK and beyond.
The Role:
- Hoare Lea’s Fire Engineering group is a leading team of fire safety experts.
- We are seeking a Principal or Associate Fire Engineer to join our team in Glasgow, Bristol, Manchester or London.
- Focus on the fire safety design of buildings as part of Hoare Lea’s Fire Engineering team.
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team and with external clients on a portfolio of UK projects.
- Understand and apply UK regulations and design guidance; collaborate with other construction professionals as needed.
- Ensure open communication among project members; provide timely feedback and follow-up.
- Attend design team meetings, design workshops, client meetings and site meetings.
- Travel to client sites or projects in the UK and occasionally internationally, as required.
- Utilise software analysis tools for evacuation, smoke and fire modelling, heat radiation models and structural fire modelling.
What We Are Looking For:
- Experience in a fire engineering consultancy role.
- A relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Building Services, Maths, Architecture, or Physics, with a keen interest in Fire Engineering.
- Strong technical knowledge in fire safety design and IT literacy with experience in fire modelling software.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to deliver to demanding timescales with good organisational and planning skills.
Why Work For Us:
- We offer extensive training and development opportunities, including support to achieve Chartered Engineer status, a 9-day fortnight option, professional development schemes, and access to internal and external training and conferences.
- We provide a comprehensive benefits package including private medical cover, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.
- We foster an inclusive, friendly and supportive culture with strong work-life balance and social activities.
How to Apply:
To apply, submit a CV profile via the application portal. 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, followed by a panel interview (via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices).
Adjustments and Data Privacy:
If adjustments or accommodations are needed at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We have updated our terms and conditions for candidates; please review for details. We work with a Preferred Supplier List of trusted agencies and do not acknowledge speculative CVs from agencies not on the list.
Wanted: Principal Fire Engineer or Associate Fire Engineer - (1973) 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.
