Lead Fire Engineer

EQUANS is looking for a Lead fire Engineer to join our team in Birmingham or London on a permanent basis. This is a fulltime role working Monday to Friday. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

The Lead Fire Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for developing and delivering robust fire safety strategies across regeneration, retrofit, and new-build projects.

This potentially includes complex occupied refurbishments and high-rise residential schemes. The role provides strategic guidance, technical assurance, and regulatory compliance, ensuring fire safety is integrated into sustainable design and digital workflows.

What will you deliver?

Fire Safety Design, Strategy and Engineering Leadership

Coordinate/ develop fire strategies compliant with UK Building Regulations, BS 9999, BS 7974.
Lead fire risk assessments, smoke and egress modelling, and structural fire resistance analysis.
Provide guidance on passive and active fire protection systems.
Integrate fire safety into MMC and low-carbon design solutions.
Ensure BIM integration for fire safety elements and accurate digital records.
Collaborate with architectural, structural, and MEP teams to embed fire safety into coordinated design solutions.

Project Delivery and Risk Management

Review and approve fire-related design documentation, specifications, and contractor submittals.
Oversee effective fire safety implementation during construction and commissioning.
Provide technical oversight during construction, ensuring fire safety measures are correctly implemented and tested.
Support post-occupancy fire safety reviews and contribute to building safety management strategies/ continuous improvement.

Project Delivery and Risk Management

Review and approve fire-related design documentation, specifications, and contractor submittals.
Oversee effective fire safety implementation during construction and commissioning.
Provide technical oversight during construction, ensuring fire safety measures are correctly implemented and tested.
Support post-occupancy fire safety reviews and contribute to building safety management strategies/ continuous improvement.

Innovation, Knowledge Leadership and Work Winning

Champion innovation in fire engineering, including digital fire modelling, performance-based design, and sustainable fire safety solutions.
Stay abreast of evolving fire safety legislation, research, and best practices.
Support work winning activities and collaborate with bid teams to develop compelling fire engineering narratives and value propositions.
Participate in client engagement sessions, presentations, and interviews to articulate fire safety strategies and capabilities.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, and benefits package, which includes;

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
Life Cover equivalent to 3 x annual salary
Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
Gym membership discounts 
Cycle to work scheme 
Holiday purchase scheme
2 corporate social responsibility days per year
Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app  

Who are we looking for?

Experience and Qualifications:

Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IFE or equivalent.
Degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline.
Additional qualifications or certifications in fire risk assessment, fire modelling, or building safety (e.g. NEBOSH Fire Safety, CFPA Europe) are desirable.
At least 10 years of experience in fire engineering, including involvement with complex projects or equivalent relevant experience.
Experience in regulatory engagement and work winning.

Who are we?

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.  

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