Fire Engineer/Senior Fire Engineer

SENIOR FIRE ENGINEER ~ Diamond & Co • £45,000 – £60,000 DOE • Glasgow / Hybrid We are looking for a Senior Fire Engineer to join Diamond & Co and play a key role in delivering high-quality fire engineering work across residential and Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs). This role combines technically robust fire strategy design with façade fire risk analysis and remediation advisory work. Working under the direction of the Director of Fire Safety, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across fire engineering, surveying and project delivery.

This role requires strong fire engineering judgement, the ability to work independently, and a clear understanding of the UK regulatory framework across both England and Scotland. You will be expected to deliver consistently high-quality fire strategies and associated technical outputs, contribute to façade and remediation advisory work, and support HRB-related projects including safety case and regulatory engagement where required. Your fire strategies are technically robust, clearly written and defensible Developing fire strategies from RIBA Stage 2–6 for residential and mixed-use buildings Supporting façade fire risk analysis and remediation advisory work, including PAS 9980-aligned reviews.

Contributing to HRB projects under the Building Safety Act 2022. Supporting regulatory submissions and engagement (including Gateway exposure where applicable). Producing clear technical reports and communicating findings to clients and project teams.

Has a strong grounding in fire dynamics, structural fire engineering principles and compliance-led design Has experience delivering residential fire strategies (new build and/or retrospective) Understands the requirements and expectations for Higher-Risk Buildings Can work independently, manage priorities and deliver consistently high-quality outputs Route A) MSc/MEng Fire Engineering (accredited) + 3+ years’ relevant experience + AIFireE Route B) BEng/BSc in a relevant engineering discipline + MSc/MEng Fire Engineering (in progress/committed) + 5+ years’ relevant experience + AIFireE You must also have working knowledge of Building Regulations / Approved Document B, Scottish Technical Handbooks, BS 9991/9999 and PAS 9980. EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS Strong report writing and stakeholder communication Ability to review complex design information and identify practical risk solutions Competitive salary, aligned to experience ~ Flexible working, with UK-wide project exposure (role dependent) ~25 days holiday + bank holidays, plus Christmas closure ~ Private healthcare (after probation) + employee assistance programme ~ Life assurance (3x salary) ~ Fully funded training and professional development ~ Employee perks (Spectrum Life + Extras), Cycle to Work and free eye tests ~ Referral scheme + staff social events Diamond & Co is a UK-wide multidisciplinary building consultancy and fire engineering practice. The company combines chartered building surveying, architectural design, principal designer and project management services with specialist fire safety expertise to support commercial, residential and mixed-use developments across the UK and Europe.

Known for delivering tailored, practical solutions, Diamond & Co focuses on technical quality over volume, providing clear, considered advice rather than tick-box reporting. Our experienced team works closely with clients to understand their needs, ensuring high-quality outcomes and professional standards on every assignment. Initial conversation with our talent team Appointment is subject to a valid DBS check.