Senior Fire Engineer

Our client is seeking a Fire Engineer or Senior Fire Engineer to join its expanding Building Safety & Fire team in Glasgow or Edinburgh.

You will play a key role delivering fire engineering and building safety consultancy across a diverse property portfolio, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and clients across commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious consultant looking to:

• Influence projects across the full property lifecycle

• Develop client relationships and technical leadership skills

• Progress toward Chartered status (if not already achieved)

• Help grow a modern, forward-thinking fire engineering service

About the Company

Our client is a leading independent international real estate consultancy, supporting owners, occupiers, developers, and investors across every stage of the property lifecycle — from acquisition and design through to operation, remediation, and disposal.

Operating across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe, the business brings together surveyors, engineers, ESG consultants, project managers and technical specialists under a collaborative “One Team” approach, delivering integrated technical advice across complex built-environment projects.

The company is independently owned and people-focused, known for its entrepreneurial culture, transparent career progression, and multidisciplinary collaboration. With continued growth in response to evolving UK building safety legislation, the organisation is expanding its Building Safety & Fire team across Scotland.

This role offers the opportunity to help shape a growing service line at a pivotal time for the industry following the Building Safety Act and wider regulatory reform.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver fire engineering and fire safety consultancy services across multiple sectors

• Prepare fire safety strategies for new and existing buildings

• Undertake fire risk assessments and FRAEW assessments

• Produce Planning Gateway One Fire Statements and Safety Case reports

• Conduct compartmentation, fire door and fire stopping surveys

• Prepare EWS1 forms and external wall fire appraisals

• Monitor projects to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and standards

• Provide third-party reviews and technical advisory reports

• Manage projects from inception to completion

• Develop strong client relationships and contribute to business development

• Collaborate with wider technical disciplines to deliver integrated solutions

Candidate Profile

Essential

• Degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety, Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline

• Experience within fire engineering, fire safety consultancy, or building safety

• Strong technical reporting and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and client stakeholders

• Commercial awareness and collaborative mindset

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working toward chartership (support provided)

• Knowledge of:

  • BS 9991 / BS 9999

  • PAS 9980

  • Building Safety Act requirements

  • UK fire safety regulations and guidance

• Experience within multidisciplinary consultancy environments

Career Development

The company actively supports professional growth through:

• Structured mentoring and chartership support

• Exposure to multidisciplinary projects

• Opportunities to influence new service growth

• Clear progression pathways aligned to performance and ambition

• Business development and client exposure early in career stages

Employees are encouraged to shape their own career direction within the business.

Salary & Benefits

The company offers a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Private medical insurance

• Life assurance

• 5% employer pension contribution

• 25 days annual leave + birthday off

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

• Season ticket loan

• Cycle to Work scheme

• EV car scheme

• Retail discounts and gym benefits

• Longevity awards

• Structured training and development support

• Active social calendar and company events

• Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture

The organisation promotes work-life balance through flexible working and hybrid office/home arrangements where role requirements allow.

Culture & Values

The business prides itself on being:

• Independently minded and entrepreneurial

• Collaborative and multidisciplinary

• Transparent and people-focused

• Inclusive and supportive of diverse backgrounds

The firm regularly hosts social events, charity initiatives, and industry activities, reinforcing a strong team culture across its offices.

Why Join?

• Join a growing Building Safety & Fire team at a critical industry moment

• Work across high-profile real estate portfolios

• Influence projects from concept to operation

• Clear progression within an employee-focused consultancy

• Hybrid working and strong benefits package

• Opportunity to shape a developing Scottish fire engineering presence