Senior Structural Fire Engineer

About the role

UBU is seeking a Chartered Senior Structural Fire Engineer to lead fire resistance assessments and performance‑based fire engineering on complex UK construction projects. The role blends advanced fire engineering with practical structural design, influencing safety, resilience and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead structural fire resistance assessments in line with Eurocodes and UK standards.
• Develop and review performance‑based fire engineering strategies for commercial, residential and industrial developments.
• Perform structural design calculations for steel, concrete and masonry structures under ambient and elevated temperature conditions.
• Design and assess structural connections and fixing systems.
• Provide technical guidance on fire protection requirements and support technical approvals and product assessments.
• Manage structural fire testing programmes, including furnace testing.

Required profile

• Chartered Structural Fire Engineer with extensive experience in fire resistance assessment.
• Proven ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and communicate with clients, architects, regulators and testing laboratories.
• Strong analytical skills and a track record of delivering technically robust, buildable solutions.

Required skills

• Eurocodes
• UK fire safety standards
• Performance‑based fire engineering
• Structural design calculations (steel, concrete, masonry)
• Structural connection design
• Furnace testing programme management

What we offer

• Hybrid working – Cornwall headquarters plus remote flexibility.
• Competitive salary £60,000‑£75,000 per year.
• Professional development and exposure to high‑profile projects.