Fire Safety Engineer

• Fire Safety Engineer
• London, England, United Kingdom
• Company Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939.

Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most.

For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations.

Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first.

Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization.

Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about.

Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Job Overview

We are seeking a talented Fire Engineer to join our market leading Fire and Building Safety team in London.

As a Fire Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering fire safety strategies, undertaking fire engineering analysis, and providing expert technical guidance throughout the design and construction lifecycle.

You will work closely with clients, architects, contractors, and regulatory authorities to develop innovative and compliant fire safety solutions.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile residential, commercial, mixed‑use, healthcare, and infrastructure projects across the UK.

• Why join us to grow your career
• We are the largest fire consultancy in Europe with offices located in Belgium, Finland, Denmark, Italy, and the UK & Ireland.

Our reputation for providing innovative, design focused solutions has made us the consultant of choice for many of Europe’s leading property clients.

• As a Fire Engineer at Jensen Hughes, you will be an integral part of a dynamic technical team, working with our experienced Engineers alongside other teams including our Forensics division you will work on the industry’s leading technical projects.
• Working with us offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
• You will be given early the opportunity to progress rapidly. Jensen Hughes encourage all Engineers to achieve chartered status and offer help and support during the process.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire strategies for a wide range of building types.
• Undertake fire engineering calculations and modelling.
• Provide advice on fire safety design and Building Regulations compliance.
• Review architectural drawings and assess fire safety implications.
• Conduct site inspections and fire risk assessments where required.
• Liaise with approval bodies, fire authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Produce high-quality technical reports and presentations.
• Be the expert to our clients and that all important first point of call.
• Lead discussion with the design team, building control and fire service.
• Attend industry conferences to network and embrace industry trends and best practices.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A background in fire engineering preferably within a consultancy environment.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher within Fire engineering or similar such as Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong understanding of UK fire safety legislation and Building Regulations.
• Experience preparing fire strategies and technical reports.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Our UK and Ireland Benefits Include
• Private medical insurance
• 33 days paid time off with an additional day after 3 years
• Industry‑leading contributory pension scheme
• 4x life assurance
• Income protection scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced parental‑related pay
• Recognition and reward programmes to celebrate team efforts
• Access to extensive technical training and resources
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Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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