Structural Fire Engineering Lead

Overview

A leading international engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Structural Fire Engineering Lead to drive and expand their Structural Fire Engineering Lead capability within the UK. This opportunity sits within a highly respected fire engineering team working on complex and architecturally ambitious developments across the built environment.

• Leading the delivery of complex structural fire engineering projects across major developments.
• Working closely with structural engineers, architects and design teams to ensure life safety and optimise structural fire protection.
• Undertaking and supervising fire and heat transfer analysis followed by structural modelling at elevated temperatures.
• Using and reviewing structural fire engineering FEM software such as SAFIR, VULCAN or similar tools.
• Producing and reviewing performance‑based structural fire engineering reports.
• Representing the consultancy at design meetings both internally and externally.
• Supporting business development activities and building strong client relationships.
• Mentoring engineers and strengthening the technical capability of the structural fire engineering team.

• Master's degree (or higher) in Structural Engineering or Structural Fire Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership.
• Proven experience leading structural fire engineering teams within an engineering consultancy environment.
• Experience managing structural fire engineering projects and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Strong knowledge of assessing structures at ambient and elevated temperatures.
• Experience undertaking and supervising fire and heat transfer analysis and structural modelling.
• Excellent communication, consultancy and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Confident leadership style with the ability to guide and support less experienced engineers.

£80,000 – £90,000
Hybrid working

• Pension contribution
• Life assurance
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Professional membership support

If you are a leading Fire Safety Professional considering your career opportunities, then contact Lauren Banks at Brandon James (phone number removed).