Fire Engineer in Manchester

We are working with a client who has exciting opportunities for talented Fire Engineers at various levels to join an established fire engineering business based in multiple locations, including Manchester, London and Dublin. The roles will help deliver high‑quality life safety solutions across a diverse and ambitious project portfolio in 2026.

Why Join?

Our client has a strong track record of career development, with a large proportion of the current senior leaders beginning their careers here as graduates, demonstrating a strong culture of development and internal progression. Our client is a global organisation, with teams across multiple countries and a reputation for innovative, design-led solutions. You will work within a dynamic technical team on some of the industry’s most complex and rewarding projects, collaborating closely with specialists across fire engineering and related disciplines. The organisation promotes continuous development and supports engineers aiming for chartership, offering clear pathways and structured guidance. A supportive, diverse environment that prioritises doing the right thing for clients, communities, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Work on and/or manage large and complex projects, ensuring high-quality delivery for key clients.
• Work on a wide variety of projects across the UK and internationally, covering multiple building types and sectors.
• Demonstrate proficiency in CFD modelling (e.g., smoke movement analysis).
• Use fire modelling tools such as CFAST, PyroSim, and Pathfinder to develop alternative fire engineering strategies.
• Work within and/or manage and support a team of engineers, offering guidance, mentoring, and training to graduates.
• Conduct on-site visits and fire safety surveys on various building types.
• Support business development activities, helping to grow the team’s project pipeline and client base.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A background in fire engineering, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• A degree (BEng/MEng or higher) in Fire Engineering or a related discipline such as Mechanical Engineering.
• Ideally working toward Chartered Engineer status.
• The right to work in the UK.

UK & Ireland Benefits Include:

• Private medical insurance
• 33 days paid time off, plus an additional day after three years
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced parental pay
• Recognition and reward programmes
• Access to extensive technical training and continuous professional development resources

We understand the importance of flexibility. We offer hybrid, part‑time, and flexible working options, including:

• Flexible working hours, including early Friday finishes
• Flexible holiday arrangements over Christmas and New Year
• Enhanced holiday entitlement after three years
• The option to carry over up to five unused holiday days