Senior Fire Engineer

Job Overview
Senior Fire Engineer role based remotely with site work across the South Coast, supporting residential and commercial projects. The position focuses on fire strategies, fire risk assessments, and regulatory compliance, including fa ade remediation and external wall assessments. Suited to an experienced candidate seeking autonomy within a growing consultancy, managing multiple projects and contributing to technical delivery and client outcomes.

Role & Responsibilities

• Deliver fire strategies for residential and commercial schemes
• Undertake fire risk assessments (Type 1-4)
• Provide input on fa ade remediation and EWS1 work
• Liaise with design teams and contractors
• Prepare technical reports and compliance documentation
• Manage multiple projects independently
• Support client meetings and technical discussions
• Ensure delivery aligns with UK regulations
• Maintain quality and programme standards
• Contribute to team and service development

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 3+ years in fire engineering or surveying
• Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation
• Experience with fire strategies and FRA reports
• Ability to manage projects independently
• Strong communication and organisation skills
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of fa ade systems beneficial
• Working towards or achieved IFE membership preferred
• Comfortable in client-facing environments
• Proactive and adaptable approach

Salary & Benefits
55,000 - 75,000 depending on experience. Remote working with South Coast travel, bonus scheme, and potential car allowance. Standard holiday and flexible working options available.

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.

Apply Section
If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies. All applications are handled in strict confidence.

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