Senior Fire Engineer

AtkinsRéalis

Fire Engineer managing engineering projects in various sectors at AtkinsRéalis. Collaborating with teams to deliver fire safety solutions while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work in a range of sectors from residential buildings through to rail transportation or new energy facilities.
Manage multiple engineering projects from inception through to delivery in support of fire safety standards and codes.
Support the delivery of project work within time and cost budgets.
Keep up to date with regulations and legislation.
Developing fire engineering solutions on projects and ensuring the fire engineering strategy delivered.
Assess fire related risks in projects and working collaboratively to mitigate where possible.
Review and comment on the quality of fire safety related installations.
Undertake tenders for new work.
Prepare reports, take part in design team meetings, and liaise with client representatives as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Engineering degree, preferably fire engineering or alternatively a post graduate qualification in fire engineering (Applicants with different backgrounds also considered).
Demonstrate a strong record of successfully delivering fire safety projects – experience in other sectors strongly considered.
Experience working with a range of fire standards including BS9999, NFPA 130, BS9992, EN45545 would be beneficial.
Fire modelling experience will be beneficial.
Experience outside of the building sector would be advantageous.
Able to work towards Chartered Fire Engineer status.
A flexible approach to the working environment.
Willingness to travel will be a positive advantage.
Good commercial awareness.
Customer focused.
Ability to collate information and have a clear and structured approach to report writing.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.
Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
Combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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Hard Skills & Tools

fire engineeringfire safety standardsfire modellingproject managementrisk assessmentreport writingtender preparationdesign team collaborationcost managementtime management

Soft Skills

flexibilitycommercial awarenesscustomer focuscollaborationcommunicationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailstructured approachleadership

Certifications

Chartered Fire Engineer status