Our Client is a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy specialising in fire safety and building services. With a reputation for technical excellence and market-led innovation they provide tailored consultancy services to clients across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Their in-house team includes fire engineers, fire protection specialists, passive and active design consultants, and fire risk assessors.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to join the growing fire engineering team in the Portsmouth office. You will be responsible for the development and delivery of fire engineering strategies and designs across a variety of high-profile and technically challenging projects in sectors such as commercial, defence, residential, healthcare, and industrial.
Responsibilities
Lead the development of fire engineering strategies and reports from RIBA Stage 0 to 6.
Coordinate fire safety designs with internal MEP teams and external stakeholders.
Carry out detailed fire modelling (CFD, evacuation models, smoke control design).
Provide code consultancy and advice in line with ADB, BS 9999, BS 9991, and international standards (NFPA, IBC).
Undertake site inspections, compliance reviews, and witness testing and commissioning activities.
Participate in value engineering and design risk reviews.
Engage with approving authorities, insurers, and clients to secure project approvals.
Support and mentor junior fire engineers and contribute to in-house techni...