Remote (UK-Based) | Hybrid options available

Full-Time | Permanent

Salary: Up to £100,000k + bonus + 2 days off every month + £2k circa bonus per month  

Are you looking to move away from global fire engineering consultancies? Work for a specialist fire-engineering team offering excellent work–life balance, fully remote working, and an extra 2 days off every month!

An ideal role for Senior and Principal Fire Engineers with remediation experience — offering excellent opportunities to advance your capabilities in external-wall assessment, PAS 9980, and broader fire-safety engineering.

About the Company

Our client is a specialist fire-engineering consultancy delivering bespoke solutions for residential, commercial, and educational projects across the UK.

A vastly technical team of 12 fire engineers and growing, the team combines deep technical expertise with a personal, collaborative approach.

You’ll join a growing consultancy where you can influence direction, shape strategy, and progress into senior leadership.

The Opportunity

This consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Fire Engineer to lead and deliver projects across an expanding portfolio.

This is a fully remote UK-based role, with optional hybrid collaboration.

You’ll oversee complex fire-engineering projects, provide high-level client advice, and mentor junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead fire strategy design for new and existing buildings.
• Undertake retrospective fire-safety assessments and provide peer reviews.
• Provide construction-stage fire-safety assurance and regulatory support.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, surveyors, project managers, and approval authorities.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring technical and commercial success.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to quality and innovation.
• Support the development of internal systems, standards, and company culture.

Candidate Profile

Essential

• Degree (BEng/MEng or equivalent) in Fire Engineering, Building Engineering, or related field.
• Understanding of ADB, BS 9999, BS 9991, PAS 9980, and related fire standards.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Self-driven, confident in working remotely within a close-knit team.

Desirable

• Experience in external-wall remediation or related safety assessments.
• IFE accreditation

What’s on Offer

• Base salary up to £100,000k (DOE).
• Bonus scheme — earn up to £2,000 per month.
• Fully remote working, with optional hybrid flexibility.
• Competitive workplace pension scheme.
• Comprehensive private health insurance.
• 9-day working fortnight — an extra 2 days off per month with no salary impact.
• Fully funded professional memberships.
• Christmas shutdown period plus 33 days of annual leave.
• Opportunity to influence the direction of a growing, specialist consultancy.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to join a pioneering fire engineering team and feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position, please send an up-to-date CV outlining your experience.