Senior Fire Engineer

Role:Senior Fire Engineer

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.
Location: Birmingham or London
Full-time Permanent

Join one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure programmes and help shape the future of rail travel.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Fire Engineer to support the delivery of fire engineering and fire safety assurance across a major rail infrastructure programme. Reporting to the Head of Fire Engineering, you will play a key role in developing technical standards, supporting safety assurance activities, and ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation and best practice throughout the project lifecycle.

About the Role

As Senior Fire Engineer, you will provide specialist technical expertise across a broad range of fire engineering disciplines, supporting the safe and effective delivery of complex infrastructure and station environments.

You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, delivery partners, contractors, designers, and external stakeholders to ensure fire safety is embedded into design, construction, testing, commissioning, and operational planning activities.

Key Responsibilities:
Support the development of fire engineering strategies, standards, specifications, and technical requirements
Provide technical advice on evacuation, compartmentation, fire detection and alarm systems, and fire suppression systems
Assist with fire safety assurance activities, including safety arguments and technical compliance reviews
Support the management of interfaces between fire systems and wider infrastructure systems
Participate in Qualitative Design Reviews (QDRs) and risk assessments under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
Undertake fire safety inspections and audits during construction and commissioning phases
Support engagement with Fire & Rescue Services throughout design, construction, and operational stages
Assist in developing emergency plans and supporting tabletop and live emergency exercises
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fire engineering legislation, standards, and industry best practice
About You

You will be a technically capable fire engineering professional with strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience working within complex infrastructure, transportation, or built environment projects.

Essential Skills & Experience:
Experience applying fire engineering principles and technical standards within major projects
Knowledge of fire safety legislation, standards, and fire engineering methodologies
Ability to provide technical guidance and support to multidisciplinary teams
Experience reviewing designs, identifying risks, and supporting assurance processes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Experience supporting fire risk assessments and fire safety compliance activities
Desirable
Experience within rail, infrastructure, transportation, or large-scale construction projects
Understanding of systems integration and interface management
Familiarity with construction fire safety and operational fire strategies
Chartered status or progress toward professional accreditation
Why Join?

This is an opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant infrastructure programme while working alongside industry-leading experts in engineering, safety, and systems integration. Who are committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment where innovation, professional development, and continuous improvement are encouraged.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute fully. xwzovoh

Apply Now

If you are passionate about fire engineering and want to play a key role in delivering safe, sustainable, and future-focused infrastructure, we would love to hear from you. Alternatively, please reach out to for further details.