Fire Engineer Job in Sunderland, Tyne & Wear

Fire Engineer job for an established fire engineering consultancy based in Sunderland. The role offers a salary of £42,000 - £50,000 + 4.5-day week + private healthcare + professional development.

The company has a strong reputation for delivering innovative, high-quality fire safety solutions across a wide range of UK projects, including hospitals, industrial facilities, heritage buildings, and specialist sectors. With a collaborative, close-knit team and a scenic beachfront office, this is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive and relaxed professional environment while developing your career in fire engineering.

Role & Responsibilities

Lead and manage small to medium fire engineering projects, taking ownership of deliverables
Produce fire safety strategies, technical reports, and performance-based design solutions
Provide technical advice to clients, design teams, and authorities having jurisdiction
Participate in design team meetings and site inspections
Support junior engineers and graduates, contributing to their development
Stay up to date with UK fire safety legislation, guidance, and industry best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

Degree qualified in Fire Engineering (BEng/BSc/MSc) and ideally working towards Chartered status
Practical experience delivering fire engineering solutions for UK projects
Strong knowledge of UK legislation, guidance, and design standards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively in a team environment
UK driving licence preferred but not essential
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as sponsorship is not available for this position.

What you get back

Salary £42,000 - £50,000 per annum
4.5-day working week (Friday afternoons off)
28 days annual leave (including public holidays) with option to purchase up to 5 additional days
Paid leave over Christmas and New Year
Private healthcare and access to a 24hr GP and counsellor
Paid professional memberships (e.g., IFE, IFSM)
Cycle to work scheme and potential green car scheme
Company laptop, mobile phone, and IT equipment
Opportunity to work in a supportive, relaxed office with a close-knit team and scenic beachfront location.

Apply

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.

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