Fire Engineer - Fire Safety Job in Leeds, Yorkshire - £35,000 - £45,000

Hybrid working, bonus scheme, strong progression, and varied project exposure

Job Summary

Fire Engineer Job Leeds offers an opportunity within the fire safety sector across complex building projects. This role is based in Leeds, Yorkshire and supports delivery across multiple project stages. You will contribute to fire strategy development, compliance reviews, and technical reporting duties.

The role involves working on commercial, residential, and infrastructure developments across the UK. You will collaborate with architects, consultants, and multidisciplinary design teams on varied schemes. Responsibilities include fire dynamics analysis, regulatory compliance checks, and design validation tasks.

This Fire Engineer Job Leeds provides exposure to diverse building types and technical challenges. You will gain experience from concept design through to construction stages. The role supports career progression within a structured consultancy environment. It offers a balance between office based design work and site involvement.

About the Company

This established consultancy operates within fire engineering and safety advisory services. The organisation delivers strategic advice, design solutions, and risk management services internationally. Their project portfolio spans commercial, residential, healthcare, and infrastructure sectors. The team collaborates closely with architects, contractors, and public sector clients.

Their approach embeds fire safety into design from early project stages. The organisation promotes innovation through technical research and development initiatives. Employees benefit from structured training and long term career progression opportunities. The company supports a collaborative and technically focused working environment. Hunter Dunning is managing this opportunity on a confidential basis.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead small to medium sized fire engineering projects with support from senior project management teams
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to develop compliant fire safety design solutions
• Prepare fire strategies and retrospective fire strategies for new and existing buildings
• Produce detailed fire engineering reports to support regulatory approvals and compliance
• Review subcontractor technical packages to ensure alignment with fire safety standards
• Manage technical queries from clients and design teams across multiple projects
• Support project management across full lifecycle stages from concept to completion
• Contribute to fire dynamics analysis including smoke movement, heat transfer, and occupant safety

Skills & Experience Required

• Engineering Council accredited BEng Hons or equivalent qualification within fire engineering discipline
• Minimum Associate membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers or working towards chartership
• Proven experience delivering fire engineering solutions across UK construction projects
• Strong understanding of UK fire safety legislation, building regulations, and guidance documents
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining quality and deadlines
• Experience producing technical reports and using fire modelling or analysis tools
• Strong communication skills to engage with clients and multidisciplinary design teams effectively
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for site visits and project travel

Salary & Benefits

• Salary range between £35,000 and £45,000 depending on experience and level
• Performance related bonus scheme and additional chartership achievement incentives
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with option to purchase additional leave
• Hybrid working arrangement with two to three days remote working each week
• Pension scheme with employer contribution set at six percent
• Private healthcare package and additional employee wellbeing benefits
• Electric vehicle scheme and mileage reimbursement at 45 pence per mile

Who Is This Role Ideal For?

This role suits a Fire Engineer seeking progression within a consultancy environment. It is ideal for candidates with strong technical foundations and UK regulatory knowledge. Individuals who enjoy varied project exposure across sectors will benefit from this role.

The position supports those working towards chartership and professional development goals. Candidates should be comfortable balancing technical work with client interaction responsibilities. Strong organisational skills are essential for managing multiple projects effectively.

The role also suits professionals seeking hybrid working flexibility. This Fire Engineer Job Leeds supports long term career development within fire engineering consultancy.

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. We offer informed and confidential discussions for both clients and candidates and welcome conversations about this opportunity and your wider career plans within the built environment.

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