Senior Fire Safety Engineer

  • Permanent
  • Warrington, Cheshire
  • Posted: 30th October 2026
  • Salary: £55000.00 - £75000.00 per annum
  • Duration:
  • Reference: BBBH17965
  • Industry:
  • Location: Warrington, Cheshire
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Skills:

We are seeking a Senior Fire Safety Engineer to join a market leading engineering consultancy, supporting high-hazard industries such as chemical, oil & gas, clean energy, nuclear, and manufacturing. Flexible hybrid working, this is a days-based permanent role, working 37.5 hours per week and offering up to £75,000 per annum DOE, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits:

  • 33 days annual leave (Including bank holidays)
  • The option to purchase additional annual leave
  • Employer Contribution 5% (Rising up to 10%)
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Health screening options
  • Company Sick Pay

You will lead complex risk management projects from inception to completion, ensuring high standards, timely execution, and regulatory alignment. Your expertise will guide clients through challenging regulatory frameworks, including COMAH, DSEAR, and ISO requirements.

In addition to project delivery, as a Senior Fire Safety Engineer, you’ll mentor and support a multidisciplinary team of engineers and consultants, encouraging continuous development and technical excellence. You will also contribute to the strategic growth of the risk and compliance function, shaping internal practices and strengthening client relationships through trusted advisory support.

Senior Fire Safety Engineer Responsibilities:

  • Lead and deliver projects across a variety of sectors.
  • Facilitate risk assessments such as HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, FMEA.
  • Develop COMAH reports and perform quantitative risk assessments (QRA, OBRA, ALARP).
  • Provide expertise in functional and consequence modelling.
  • Drive PS management system development and improvement.
  • Manage and mentor junior consultants and support team growth.
  • Cultivate long-term client relationships and identify new business opportunities.

Senior Fire Safety Engineer Requirements:

  • Proven expertise in PS techniques and UK safety regulations.
  • Chartered Engineer with a degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline (Desirable)
  • Excellent communication and technical report writing skills.
  • Experience in managing multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Eligible for UK security clearance (due to nature of some work).

Please apply direct or contact Ava Murphy at E3R for further information regarding this Senior Fire Safety Engineer Opportunity.

 
 

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