Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Overview

In this role you will lead and contribute to fire protection design across a range of projects, delivering safe and compliant fire protection solutions. You will work within the Buildings & Places team to support design, surveys and project delivery, collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams. You will engage in technical design work, calculations, surveys, and reporting to drive secure, high-quality outcomes. This position offers progression for an established consultant looking to deepen technical depth within a respected fire safety practice.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work options
• comprehensive benefits and well-being programs
• global exposure and collaboration
• access to industry-leading technology and thinking
• diverse and inclusive workplace

Responsibilities

• Lead FP design on projects and support the lead FP engineer on complex schemes
• Prepare design packages for various RIBA stages (drawings, specifications, reports, hydraulic calculations)
• Create Fire Suppression System solutions for multiple applications at all design stages
• Perform sprinkler water supply and gaseous suppression calculations
• Support remote project-delivery teams
• Conduct technical reviews and assist in solving design issues
• Perform field investigations or inspections
• Coordinate with project teams, clients, authorities, contractors and stakeholders
• Support project manager on projects of varying scale, delivery and technical assurance

Key requirements

• 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)
• Ability to obtain BPSS security clearance

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Analytical mindset
• Client and team coordination
• Fire Protection design
• Fire Suppression Systems (sprinklers, water mist, gaseous suppression)
• Hydraulic calculations

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