Senior Fire Engineer - Fire Safety Job in Central London, London - 70,000 - 85,000

Leadership role, hybrid working, strong benefits package, and high profile projects.

Job Summary: Senior Fire Engineer Job in Central London offers a leadership position within the fire safety sector across complex developments. This role is based in Central London and supports delivery across all RIBA stages. You will lead fire engineering projects from concept design through to implementation. The role covers residential, commercial, education, retail, and heritage sectors. You will combine technical delivery with team leadership responsibilities. The position involves fire strategy development, CFD modelling, and compliance reporting. This Senior Fire Engineer Job provides exposure to high value and technically complex schemes. You will mentor junior engineers and support team development. The role offers a balance between hands-on engineering and strategic input. It suits candidates seeking progression into senior consultancy leadership roles.

About the Company: This established consultancy operates within fire safety, compliance, and environmental advisory services. The organisation delivers services across the built environment and corporate sectors. Their team provides fire engineering, health and safety, and governance support. Projects span residential, commercial, hospitality, and heritage developments across the UK. The business promotes a collaborative and progressive working culture. Employees benefit from structured development and career progression pathways. The organisation continues to grow its fire engineering offering across diverse sectors.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead multiple fire engineering projects from early design stages through to construction and completion.
• Develop fire strategies and detailed engineering solutions to support regulatory compliance and approvals.
• Undertake fire engineering analysis including CFD modelling and performance-based design assessments.
• Mentor and support junior Fire Engineers to develop technical skills and project understanding.
• Attend internal, client, and design team meetings both remotely and on site when required.
• Manage project delivery across RIBA stages ensuring quality, programme, and technical accuracy.
• Produce high quality technical reports to support planning submissions and building control approval.
• Contribute to the development and growth of the fire engineering team within the consultancy.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Degree in Fire Engineering or closely related engineering discipline.
• Minimum five years experience within fire engineering consultancy environments.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership with relevant professional body.
• Proven experience delivering fire engineered solutions across UK based building projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK fire safety regulations, codes, and performance-based design approaches.
• Experience in CFD modelling and fire engineering analysis tools used within consultancy practice.
• Excellent report writing skills with ability to present technical information clearly.
• Strong leadership and mentoring ability to support team development and project delivery.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary range between 70,000 and 85,000 depending on experience and level.
• Discretionary bonus scheme linked to individual and company performance.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with additional birthday leave and Christmas closure.
• Hybrid working arrangement with minimum one day per week in the London office.
• Travel expenses covered for commuting to office and project related site visits.
• Monthly 50 lunch allowance and additional wellbeing benefits within the office environment.
• Enhanced family leave policies and structured training and development opportunities.

Who Is This Role Ideal For?: This role suits a Senior Fire Engineer seeking leadership within a growing consultancy environment. It is ideal for candidates with strong technical expertise and UK project experience. Individuals who enjoy mentoring and developing junior staff will benefit from this position. The role suits professionals confident leading projects across multiple sectors. Candidates should be comfortable balancing technical delivery with strategic responsibilities. Strong communication skills are essential for client and stakeholder engagement. The position also suits those seeking hybrid working with structured progression opportunities. This Senior Fire Engineer Job supports long term career advancement into senior leadership roles.

About Hunter Dunning: Hunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market. We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles. We offer informed and confidential discussions for both clients and candidates and welcome conversations about this opportunity and your wider career plans within the built environment.

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