Hoare Lea
Fire Opportunities – Engineer up to Associate Director
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Fire Opportunities – Engineer up to Associate Director
Fire Opportunities – Engineer up to Associate Director
Bristol, Glasgow, London or Manchester
About us
Hoare Lea is a human-centred and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment, both in the UK and internationally.
We specialise in a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including:
- Acoustics
- Air quality
- Building services (MEP)
- Fire
- Lighting
- Security
- Sustainability
Our highly skilled teams combine technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life, ensuring designs are outstanding and operations meet the needs of the communities they serve.
We foster an empowering environment where each individual can fulfil their unique potential. By joining Hoare Lea, you’ll experience:
- Workplace enrichment through knowledge development
- Supportive wellbeing initiatives
- A welcoming culture that embraces individuality
Key benefits include:
- Availability to engage in Hoare Lea’s 9-day fortnight schedule
- Thriving community groups and varied social/networking events
- Extensive professional and technical development schemes
- Comprehensive benefits package, offering:
- Private medical cover
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Stock options
- Up to 30 days of annual leave
Our aim is to equip everyone—regardless of ambitions or circumstances—to develop professionally, excel in their work, and derive fulfilment from it.
About the role
Exciting opportunities are available for Fire Engineers across levels (Engineer to Associate Director) to join our offices in:
- Bristol
- Glasgow
- London
- Manchester
Key Features of Hoare Lea’s Fire Engineering Group
- One of the UK’s largest building engineering consultancies
- Staffed by experienced fire safety experts, with many being Chartered Engineers through the Institution of Fire Engineers
- Strong collaboration with top-tier engineers in the industry
- Access to state-of-the-art technical support
- Opportunity to work on some of the UK’s largest and most high-profile projects as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Flexibility to work independently on projects, building long-term client relationships
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Investment in Training & Research:
- Numerous research groups including:
- Computational and numerical modelling
- Emerging fire risks
- New techniques
- Fire testing (e.g., leading the design and implementation of two of the world’s largest cross-laminated timber – CLT – compartment fire tests in France)
Training & Development Opportunities:
- Frequent training, including weekly sessions
- Regular training away-days
- Innovation days
- Support via external training and conferences
Special emphasis is placed on guiding employees towards achieving Chartered Engineer status:
- Structured programmes available on-site
- Multiple fire engineers have attained Chartered Engineer (CEng) status at the firm
We actively contribute to key organisations, including:
- Society for Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE)
- Smoke Control Association
- BSI Group
- Institution of Fire Engineers
Primary Responsibilities:
You will work collaboratively within Hoare Lea’s multi-disciplinary team while maintaining long-term client relationships.
Duties include:
- Active participation in design team meetings, design workshops, client meetings, and site meetings
- Traveling to clients or projects in the UK and occasionally internationally, based on project prerequisites
- Utilising software analysis tools, such as:
- Evacuation modellers
- Smoke analysis tools
- Heat radiation software
- Structural fire modelling tools
- Producing design deliverables including:
- Detailed specifications
- Technical drawings
- Schedules
- Regular communication with internal and external stakeholders
- Ensuring an effective, collaborative, and timely approach to project delivery
- Supporting logistical and operational tasks, including:
- Timely invoicing
- Debt chasing
- Management of work-in-progress (WIP) tracking
- Forward workload/resource planning for projects
- Mentoring and supporting upcoming talent:
- Providing guidance to apprentices
- Assisting graduates
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About you
Qualifications & Experience:
- Previous internship, graduate-level or professional role within a fire engineering consultancy required (for the given level).
- Relevant degree or equivalent academic qualification in:
- Engineering
- Building services
- Mathematics
- Architecture
- Physics
- Technical knowledge in fire safety design and a keen interest in fire engineering
- Practical proficiency with fire modelling software tools
Soft Skills & Commitments:
- IT literate with working familiarity of fire software
- Project-based individuals who:
- Thrive in collaborative environments
- Deliver quality outputs under strict 時間 and project deadlines
- Must have strong organisational and planning capabilities
- Chartered Engineer status is a requirement for all roles above the Associate Director level
Application & Inquiries
Submit a CV through our portal and be sure to specify fire engineering experience. Alternatively, for further details, reach out to louie.scottodiperta@hoarelea.com.
Initial Process:
If shortlisted, expect:
- A 30-minute introductory call with our recruitment team
- Subsequent panel interviews (either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices)
Accessibility Considerations:
We are committed to accommodations and adjustments regarding:
- Disability
- Neurodivergence
- Any other vulnerabilities your productive participation may require during recruitment
Privacy Policy:
Hoare Lea’s updated terms and conditions for candidates are available via our website.
Agency Policy:
We maintain a Preferred Supplier List comprising: Trustworthy recruitment partners We do not respond to unsolicited submissions from agents not listed.
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