1st Select Ltd
Senior Fire Engineer — Manchester
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Senior Fire Engineer Opportunity
About the Firm & Philosophy
Most firms measure success by output. This one measures it by how much impact you’ve had on the Fire Industry, and if that distinction resonates with you, this could be your opportunity.
Everything this company has built—the processes, training infrastructure and technical reputation—has been funded by reinvesting profits back into the firm rather than extracting them as deliberate policy. Their Manchester office is expanding, and they seek a senior engineer to actively shape its future and not just occupy a position within it.
Investment in You
- Over £20k per person per year dedicated to training
- 20% of working time allocated to professional development
- 3-year structured development roadmap from day one
- In-house CPD programmes (free and IFE-accredited)
- Proprietary training content, including factory visits and live experiments
Their training and mentorship surpass what’s offered within the sector. Engineers here don’t just participate in the fire industry; they help shape it. Chartership is actively reviewed and supported by engineers who serve professionally on committee panels—ideal if you’re working towards IFE registration.
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The Role
This firm does not just provide PAS 9980 assessments—their scope goes far beyond, covering:
- Residential fire safety engineering
- External wall assessments
- Nuclear energy facility assessments
- Expert witness work for litigation
- Performance-based fire engineering for complex structures (many major firms avoid this)
The external wall and remediation work transcend current regulations, anticipating regulatory shifts and positioning clients ahead of them, requiring engineers with a deep understanding of fire science.
Responsibilities
Required experience and expertise include:
- At least five years of fire engineering experience (or a equivalent combination of relevant skills)
- BSc, MSc or PhD in an engineering or science discipline (or advancement in fields like chemistry, mechanical, structural engineering or physics)
- IFE registration preferred (or active progress toward it)
- Experience across:
- Fire safety strategy
- Performance-based design
- Fire and evacuation modelling
- Leadership in team coordination and development
- Ability to liaise effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Willingness to travel for site visits and client engagements
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Salary & Transparency
The firm values open dialogue when discussing salary and ensures there are no surprises. There’s no gigantic tech-list fluffy jargon here—just practical action.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the right opportunity, Alex would be happy to have a confidential conversation once a CV is provided. Reach out to Alex directly or apply here.
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