Lead Fire Engineer

Our client is an award-winning fire engineering consultancy known for delivering cutting-edge fire safety solutions across commercial, residential, healthcare, and infrastructure projects.

This company has built a strong reputation in the Irish market for technical excellence, innovative thinking, and a collaborative, supportive culture.

With continued growth and a solid project pipeline, they are now looking to expand their Dublin-based team with an Associate / Lead Fire Engineer who is passionate about safety, performance, and technical delivery.

About the Role : Senior or Associate-level Fire Engineer to lead fire safety projects across various sectors in Ireland and the UK.

This is a client-facing, technically involved role with project leadership, mentoring, and strategic consultancy responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES : Production of fee proposals, fire strategy reports, and other relevant documentation as required.Maintaining client relationships.Managing projects from appointment through to completion.Mentoring junior staff and guiding their professional development.Attending client meetings, conducting site surveys and inspections, and communicating fire strategies to the design team and clients via calls, emails, and meetings.Reviewing architectural drawings to identify fire strategy approval risks and opportunities to add value.Overseeing fire engineering calculations and modelling.Conducting Third Party Review / Design Verification.Understanding Irish fire safety legislation and standards applied to buildings and industrial facilities.PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES : The company provides strategic, delivery-focused consultancy services that manage risk and benefit clients.

They seek individuals with strong technical and analytical skills, as well as :

A creative mindset capable of understanding risk and providing solutions.A self-starter driven by results, maintaining a good work-life balance.Personal pride in work quality.Proactivity and enthusiasm.Basic understanding of commercial management and resourcing.Strong written and verbal communication skills.A team player willing to support and share knowledge with colleagues.A genuine passion for fire engineering.KEY REQUIREMENTS : A degree in Fire Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline.At least 2 years' experience as a Senior Fire Engineer within a Fire Safety Engineering team in Ireland, with some project management experience.Membership with Engineers Ireland or IFE (MIEI, MIFireE, or AIFireE).Thorough understanding of TGD B, BS 9999, and BS 9991 standards.Experience with the Fire Safety Certificate (FSC) process, including liaising with fire officers.Working knowledge of regulatory controls, BCAR, and proven ability to develop fire-engineered design solutions.BENEFITS : Competitive salary.Enrolment in the company bonus scheme, paid twice annually.Hybrid working policy promoting work / life balance.Access to private healthcare scheme.33 days annual leave, increasing by 2 days after 2 years.An additional day off on your birthday (or nearest working day).Trial of a 9-day fortnight after passing probation.Flexible 8-hour working day between 7am-8pm.Company pension scheme with 5% employer and 3% employee contributions.Paid professional subscriptions.Study support for CPD and training.Monthly wellbeing challenges with cash prizes, including group steps challenges with prizes up to €200.Join a positive, autonomous team focused on results.

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