Hoare Lea
Fire Engineer or Senior Fire Engineer
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Fire Engineer or Senior Fire Engineer
Fire Engineer / Senior Fire Engineer – Practice Development Three locations: Glasgow, Bristol, or Manchester Head Office option: London
About Hoare Lea
Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. Our sustainable design solutions address complex challenges in the built environment across the UK and beyond. Specialisations include:
- Acoustics
- Air quality
- Building services (MEP)
- Fire engineering
- Lighting
- Security
- Sustainability
We foster an inclusive culture where innovation thrives. Join teams that collaborate on iconic projects, from the £1bn Elephant & Castle (London) to Manchester’s tallest residential towers.
Employee Experience
- Flexible hybrid working offers (including a 9-day fortnight).
- Vibrant social events, mentorship, and professional development.
- Comprehensive benefits: private medical cover, EV salary sacrifice, discounts, and 25+ days annual leave (increase with tenure).
Role: Fire Engineer / Senior Fire Engineer
Location: Glasgow, Bristol, Manchester, or London (senior roles may include multiple locations)
About the Team
Hoare Lea’s fire engineering specialists—many Chartered through the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE)—work on high-profile projects and cutting-edge research, including:
- Heathrow Terminal 2 and Doha Metro.
- Sustainable timber fire testing (e.g., large-format CLT compartment trials).
- Collaboration with global stadia owners, UK airports, and architectural partners.
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Key Responsibilities
Fire Engineer
Deliver high-quality fire safety design as part of multidisciplinary projects:
- Prepare strategies, calculations, reports, and fire safety drawings compliant with UK regulations.
- Apply fire modelling (evacuation, smoke simulation, structural fire) to inform design decisions.
- Client-facing representation: Attend design stages (workshops, site visits, reviews) and present progress.
- Quality assurance: Travel domestically/releases globally to validate designs/work on-site.
Senior Fire Engineer
Lead large-scale projects and develop careers:
- Synt ans technical delivery, mentor teams, and liaise with clients.
- Supervise and sign-off junior engineers’ work; enforce industry standards.
- Manage stakeholder expectations, risks, and project workflows.
- Represent Hoare Lea in business development (repeat clients, tenders).
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Experience: Proven consultancy expertise in fire engineering or related safety roles.
- Education: Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Building Services, Physics, Mathematics, or Architecture.
- Technical skills:
- Proficiency in fire modelling software (e.g., FDS, SFPE).
- Strong knowledge of UK fire safety standards (BS codes, BDA guidance).
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Useful (Not Mandatory)
- Chartered status (CEng) or active professional membership (IFE, SFPE).
- Site inspections and stakeholder management experience.
- Working knowledge of residential, healthcare, or timber structures (where relevant).
How to Apply
Submit your CV online or email jessicamartin@hoarelea.com. First-stage screening includes:
- Intro call (30 minutes).
- Panel interview (Teams or on-site).
Disclaimer: Hoare Lea only assesses applications from agencies via their Preferred Supplier List.
Why join?
- World-class work across iconic buildings.
- Chartered facing: Training aid towards CEng status and zero discrimination.
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