Principal Fire Engineer or Associate Fire Engineer - (1973)

Overview

Location: Bristol, Glasgow, London, or Manchester. Travel: as required. Job Type: Full Time. Category: Fire – Principal or Associate Engineer. Offices: Glasgow, Bristol, Manchester or London. Salary: Competitive salary + benefits.

Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy offering intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges in the built environment across the UK and beyond.

The Role

Hoare Lea’s Fire Engineering group is a leading team of fire safety experts. We are seeking a Principal or Associate Fire Engineer to join our team in Glasgow, Bristol, Manchester or London.

• Focus on the fire safety design of buildings as part of Hoare Lea’s Fire Engineering team.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team and with external clients on a portfolio of UK projects.
• Understand and apply UK regulations and design guidance; collaborate with other construction professionals as needed.
• Ensure open communication among project members; provide timely feedback and follow-up.
• Attend design team meetings, design workshops, client meetings and site meetings.
• Travel to client sites or projects in the UK and occasionally internationally, as required.
• Utilise software analysis tools for evacuation, smoke and fire modelling, heat radiation models and structural fire modelling.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in a fire engineering consultancy role.
• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Building Services, Maths, Architecture, or Physics, with a keen interest in Fire Engineering.
• Strong technical knowledge in fire safety design and IT literacy with experience in fire modelling software.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to deliver to demanding timescales with good organisational and planning skills.

Why Work For Us

We offer extensive training and development opportunities, including support to achieve Chartered Engineer status, a 9-day fortnight option, professional development schemes, and access to internal and external training and conferences. We provide a comprehensive benefits package including private medical cover, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave. We foster an inclusive, friendly and supportive culture with strong work-life balance and social activities.

How to Apply

To apply, submit a CV profile via the application portal. For further information please contact If shortlisted, a recruitment team member will arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience, followed by a panel interview (via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices).

Adjustments and Data Privacy

If adjustments or accommodations are needed at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We have updated our terms and conditions for candidates; please review for details. We work with a Preferred Supplier List of trusted agencies and do not acknowledge speculative CVs from agencies not on the list.

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