The Construction Index Ltd
Senior Fire Engineer
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Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum + car allowance, hybrid working
Type: Full Time
Region: UK - West Midlands
Town/City: Birmingham, West Midlands
Posted: 16/07/2026
Reference: 1335896_1784207181
Job Description
Job Title
Senior Fire Engineer
Location
West Midlands
Salary
£55,000 - £65,000
Employment Type
Permanent
Job Overview
Senior Fire Engineer role within the fire safety sector based in Birmingham, offering hybrid working. The position focuses on leading fire engineering delivery across complex built environment projects, including external wall fire risk assessments and remediation programmes. Suitable for experienced candidates progressing toward or holding chartership, this role combines project leadership, client advisory, and team development within a multidisciplinary environment.
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Role & Responsibilities
- Lead fire engineering and EWS assessments
- Manage compliance and technical outputs
- Undertake site inspections and advisory work
- Mentor junior engineers
- Prepare and review technical reports
Skills & Experience Required
- Experience in fire engineering consultancy
- Knowledge of UK fire safety legislation
- Degree in engineering or related field
- Chartered or working toward chartership
- Strong communication and leadership skills
Salary & Benefits
£55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience, plus car allowance. Hybrid working, employee ownership scheme, and structured progression support included.
About Hunter Dunning
Hunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market. We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles.
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