Associate Fire Engineer

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a highly skilled Associate Fire Engineer to join their expanding fire safety team in London / SE. This is an opportunity to run meaningful projects, influence the safety of complex buildings, and develop a team of fire engineers - all while progressing your own career as an Associate Fire Engineer and beyond in a supportive and technically forward-thinking environment.

The successful Associate Fire Engineer will be instrumental in delivering fire strategy, technical leadership, and client-facing support across projects from concept to completion. This is more than just a technical role - it's a chance for an Associate Fire Engineer to shape safer spaces and lead with purpose.

The Associate Fire Engineer's Role

• Delivering fire safety engineering advice across a broad range of buildings
• Acting as lead contact for clients and providing high-quality consultancy throughout design stages
• Developing and reviewing fire strategies in line with national standards and guidance
• Managing fire safety project teams, including mentoring junior engineers and reviewing technical outputs
• Coordinating with internal disciplines across architecture, engineering, and surveying
• Presenting complex technical solutions clearly to stakeholders
• Supporting business development activities, fee proposals, and project planning
• Contributing to a collaborative and quality-focused team culture

The Associate Fire Engineer

• Degree qualified in Fire Engineering or a related discipline
• Chartered or working towards CEng
• 6+ years' experience in UK-based fire engineering across RIBA stages
• Confident leading projects and advising clients across sectors
• Strong grasp of fire behaviour, smoke control, evacuation modelling, and system design
• Proven expertise in fire engineering, building construction (RIBA stages), building services, and construction risk management
• Excellent knowledge of UK fire safety standards (awareness of international codes such as NFPA and IBC also welcomed)
• Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and BIM tools
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK

In Return?

• £80,000 - £100,000
• Hybrid working model
• Opportunity to lead and shape a growing team
• Access to multidisciplinary expertise and cross-sector projects
• Enhanced annual leave, family-friendly policies, and wellbeing initiatives
• Ongoing CPD, chartership support, and structured progression pathways
• Training sponsorship and professional membership support

If you are a Fire Engineer considering your career opportunities, then please contact Stuart Miller at Brandon James.

Reference

Fire Engineer / Fire Engineering / Fire Strategy / ADB / BS 9999 / BS 9991 / BS 7974 / IFE / IFSM / Chartered Fire Engineer / CEng / MIFireE / FIFireE / Fire Safety Design / Building Safety Act / Fire Safety Compliance / Fire Safety Consultancy / Fire Risk Management