Fire Engineer R-134030
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000.0 to £55,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | DOE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | Glasgow, Glasgow, G2 7AT |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4713893_1769773898 |
Summary
Fire Engineer - Shape Safer Cities with a Global Leader | Flexible Location
Contract Type: Full-time or Flexible Working Options Available
Make an Impact That Lasts
Join one of the world's most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies, where your work will help shape the built environment for future generations. With over 50,000 employees worldwide, this organisation is committed to engineering better for people and the planet - and now, they're expanding their Fire Engineering team across the UK.
Whether you're based in the North, South West, or anywhere in between, this is your opportunity to work on landmark projects across sectors including Cities & Development, Energy, Residential, and Transportation.
What You'll Be Doing
- Deliver fire engineering design solutions across a wide range of sectors
- Lead your own projects while collaborating with a national team of experts
- Develop fire strategies and support project delivery from inception to completion
- Carry out site visits, assess fire-related risks, and contribute to mitigation strategies
- Stay up to date with evolving fire safety regulations and standards
- Prepare reports, attend design meetings, and liaise directly with clients
- Contribute to tenders and help grow the team's technical capability
What You'll Bring
- Degree in engineering (preferably fire engineering) or a relevant postgraduate qualification
- Experience with fire standards such as BS9999, NFPA 130, BS9992, EN45545
- Fire modelling experience is a plus.
- Experience beyond the building sector is welcomed.
- Commercial awareness and a customer-focused mindset
- Strong report writing and communication skills
- Willingness to travel and a flexible approach to working
- Ambition to work towards Chartered Fire Engineer status
Why You'll Love It Here
- Work on some of the UK's most prestigious and complex projects
- Comprehensive development programme leading to chartership
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Join a rapidly expanding, forward-thinking team
- Flexible working - no fixed hours, no mandatory 5-day week
- Hybrid/home-working supported by robust IT systems
- Family-friendly policies and inclusive employment practices
- Active employee networks supporting diversity, inclusion, and community outreach
- Ranked in LinkedIn's Top 25 UK Companies and Times Top 50 Employers for Women
Ready to Engineer a Safer Future?
If you're passionate about fire safety, eager to grow your career, and want to be part of a consultancy that values flexibility, innovation, and impact - we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape the future of fire engineering in the UK.
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