Senior Associate Fire / Technical Principal Fire in Bristol

We are looking for a senior professional specialising in fire safety engineering of high technical calibre who can work both independently and within the wider delivery team. The individual must have a good working knowledge of UK and international fire codes in addition to performance‑based design approaches.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development of fire safety strategies for all sectors of the built environment and road/rail infrastructure.
• Leading and overseeing review of designs against codes of practice, analysing and designing solutions to bespoke fire engineering problems.
• Working alongside internal and external stakeholders to provide advice best suited to the project and the client.
• Specifying and interpreting fire and smoke modelling studies (using tools such as FDS and Ansys CFD).
• Planning and supervising fire engineering design work from concept to detailed design and construction stages.
• Ensuring that work is delivered to programme and budget while maintaining high quality.
• Undertaking formal peer reviews of project work.
• Developing relationships with key clients and supporting business development to drive growth.
• Assisting with resource planning, staff training, mentoring and support.
• Managing own projects via the company finance when required.

Candidate Specification

• Have a degree level qualification in a relevant engineering or science subject.
• Be a Chartered Engineer or equivalent.
• Must have extensive working knowledge of performance‑based fire engineering to national frameworks.
• Experience with UK fire engineering codes of practice.
• Working knowledge of international codes such as NFPA, IBC, etc.
• Knowledge of fire/smoke modelling tools such as CFD, zone models and evacuation models.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues and other project team members.
• Must have excellent report writing, interpersonal and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Financial Well‑being: We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 × your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 × your salary. Income protection scheme provides a financial benefit and support due to long‑term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and wills writing. Annual bonus schemes tied to business success.
• Employee Ownership: No external investors – a culture of shared success. Employees have a stake and a voice in business, with personal and group performance bonuses. Long‑term impact and contribution rewarded through ownership pathways. Direct communication with senior leadership to shape future direction. Senior roles have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one.
• Health and Well‑being: Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support everyday health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. Comprehensive wellbeing program for employees and families. Flexible salary budgeting for extended health benefits.
• Lifestyle: Minimum of 33‑35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays; ability to buy or sell leave. 10 days additional paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers. Holiday entitlement increases to 35 days after 5 years’ service. Employee saving schemes and high‑street retailer discounts.
• Enhanced Family and Carers Leave: 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Open‑parental leave matches maternity leave, paying up to 24 weeks at full pay. Up to five additional days leave for significant caring responsibilities, two paid. Policies and support for military families balancing service and career.
• Learning and Development: Primary annual professional institution subscription. Opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self‑development options.
• Networks, Communities, and Social Outcomes: Wide range of employee networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, and parent/carer communities. Armed Forces Covenant signatory and Gold Award holder in the MOD Employer Recognition Scheme. Opportunities to make a difference within communities through social outcomes initiatives.
• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, promoting fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. Individuals feel they can contribute fully in an inclusive environment.
• Accessibility: We support applicants with disabilities or who need assistance throughout the recruitment process.
• Agile Working: Hybrid working policy embraces flexibility and trust, letting you choose how you work most effectively.

Contract Type: Permanent