Fire Engineer

  • Permanent
  • Greater Manchester
  • Posted: 5th January 2026
  • Salary: £65000.00 - £75000.00 per annum + DOE - Plus Benefits
  • Duration:
  • Reference: BBBH15914
  • Industry:
  • Location: Greater Manchester
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Skills:

We are seeking a Fire Safety Engineer to join a market-leading engineering consultancy, supporting high-hazard industries such as chemical, oil & gas, clean energy, nuclear, and manufacturing based in the Greater Manchester region.

This is a days-based permanent position offering up to £75,000 per annum DOE, with flexible working arrangements available (hybrid), alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

As a Fire Safety Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering engineering and safety projects, supporting the design of complex facilities, and ensuring compliance with UK regulations and international standards. You will conduct risk assessments, modelling, and scenario analyses, while contributing to innovative safety strategies that protect people, assets, and the environment.

What you will be doing:

  • Conduct conventional fire engineering assessments and high-hazard scenario analyses.
  • Develop and deliver bespoke safety strategies for complex facilities.
  • Guide the design of high-hazard buildings and assess risks and impacts.
  • Facilitate hazard study workshops and contribute to project delivery.
  • Evaluate prevention, detection, suppression, and control measures.
  • Understand the design, installation, and maintenance requirements for safety systems.
  • Prepare technical reports and documentation to high professional standards.
  • Engage with design teams, contractors, regulators, and other stakeholders.

Who we are looking for:

  • Experience working in an organisation delivering engineering projects (consultancy background desirable).
  • Confident liaising with design teams, clients, local authorities, and contractors.
  • Strong numeracy, attention to detail in technical writing, and excellent time management skills.

Please apply direct or contact Sean Turner at E3R for further information regarding this Fire Safety Engineer opportunity.

 
 

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