Senior Fire Engineer

Harmony Fire Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire safety consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to oversee fire engineering deliverables and ensure compliance with safety legislation. You will take on responsibilities in strategy development, mentoring team members, and engaging with clients while utilizing advanced technical platforms. The position promises exciting opportunities within a rapidly growing company and offers generous benefits including unlimited holiday and a substantial bonus scheme.

Benefits

Unlimited holiday

Private medical scheme

Bonus scheme up to 50% of salary

Company events

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in fire engineering.
• Strong understanding of Building Safety Act 2022 and secondary regulations.
• Professional membership at Member level (MiFireE or equivalent) is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and contribute to fire engineering strategies and plans.
• Support client communication and represent the organization in technical discussions.
• Assist in shaping internal processes within the new consultancy unit.

Skills

Fire safety legislation

Fire Engineering strategies

Organisational skills

Knowledge of RIBA stages

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering or Level 6 fire-related qualification

Tools

Bluebeam

RISKBASE

RISKFLAG

Job description

Senior Fire Engineer

Location: Manchester
Base Salary: Up to £90,000
Reports to: Principal Fire Engineer – Manchester

About Harmony Fire

Harmony Fire is one of the UK’s most ambitious life-safety organisations, driven by a mission to protect people and property through exceptional compliance, engineering and consultancy services. Our goal is to raise the bar for fire safety across the built environment, delivering work that is technically robust, meaningful and genuinely impacts communities.

About the Role

As Senior Fire Engineer, you will support the Principal Fire Engineer while taking ownership of fire engineering deliverables across complex and varied client portfolios. You will apply expert knowledge of fire safety legislation, Scottish regulatory frameworks and UK-wide standards, ensuring Harmony produces technical outputs of the highest standard.

You will work across fire strategy development, RIBA-stage projects, and contribute to external wall and FRAEW assessments. The role is ideal for an engineer ready to step into a more senior, influential position within a new and rapidly scaling consultancy environment, with opportunities to mentor others as the team grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and contribute to fire engineering strategies and fire risk management plans
• Apply knowledge of the Fire Safety (Scotland) Act 2005 and Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006
• Support the Single Building Assessment (SBA) process
• Contribute to FRAEW assessments under PAS9980 (preferred)
• Produce high-quality technical reports aligned to British Standards, ADB and CP3
• Use digital platforms such as Bluebeam, RISKBASE and RISKFLAG for accurate site evidence capture
• Support client communication and represent Harmony in technical discussions
• Work independently and collaboratively within a small, high-performing consultancy team
• Assist in shaping internal processes and technical standards within the new consultancy unit

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in fire engineering
• Degree in Fire Engineering or Level 6 fire-related qualification
• Professional membership at Member level (MiFireE or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of fire safety legislation, Building Safety Act 2022 and secondary regulations
• Experience delivering fire strategies and working across RIBA stages
• Ability to undertake FRAEW under PAS9980 preferred
• Level 6 RICS External Wall qualification desirable
• Experience using SaaS inspection and reporting platforms
• Working towards Engineering Council registration (EngTech/IEng/CEng)
• Strong organisational skills and confidence working independently

Benefits

• Unlimited holiday
• Private medical scheme
• Bonus scheme up to 50% of salary
• European mini-breaks and company events
• Takeaway Friday, fruit, snacks and refreshments
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity
• Team social budget
• Pension scheme

Our Values

• Athletes Grit – Determination, resilience and drive to deliver excellence
• Captains Duty – Accountability, leadership and ownership
• Fun Loving Heart – Positivity, energy and genuine support for others