Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Overview

As Senior Fire Protection Engineer, you will lead fire protection design and calculations for diverse projects within a multidisciplinary Buildings & Places team. You will act as a key technical contact, delivering design packages and fire suppression solutions while supporting surveys, reports, and day-to-day project management. This consultancy role emphasizes client-facing engineering excellence and collaboration across remote delivery teams. Join a global firm delivering high-impact infrastructure with a focus on safety and innovation.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work options
• competitive compensation and benefits
• well-being programs
• global, inclusive culture
• access to advanced technology
• ENGAGEMENT in high-impact projects

Responsibilities

• Lead FP design on projects and assist the lead FP engineer on complex assignments
• Prepare design packages for RIBA stages (drawings, specifications, reports, hydraulic calculations)
• Develop Fire Suppression System solutions (sprinklers, water mist, gaseous systems)
• Perform calculations for sprinkler water supplies and gas quantities
• Support remote project-delivery teams
• Conduct technical reviews and field investigations
• Coordinate with project teams, clients, authorities, contractors and stakeholders
• Assist the project manager on projects of varying scale and provide technical assurance

Key requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities
• Engineering degree or professional qualification
• Experience in consultancy or related industries
• Knowledge of British & International standards and Building Regulations
• Experience with Fire Suppression Systems (sprinklers, water mist, gaseous suppression, risers, hydrants, hose reels, hypoxic systems)
• Software proficiency (Word, Excel, CAD, Revit, hydraulic tools)
• Evidence of CPD and professional development
• BEng, MEng or working towards it
• Engineering Council registration (CEng/IEng) or working towards it

• Effective communication with project teams and stakeholders
• Client-focused and collaborative mindset
• Problem-solving and technical curiosity
• Fire protection design and calculations
• Fire suppression systems (sprinklers, water mist, gaseous, hypoxic)
• Risers, hydrants, hose reels

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