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

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