Lead Passive Fire Engineer
Lead Passive Fire Engineer
Location: Manchester (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Are you an experienced Fire Engineer looking to specialise and lead in Passive Fire Protection? This is a fantastic opportunity to join our client, a global leader in construction solutions, and play a key role in shaping the future of fire safety.
As a Lead Engineer specialising in Passive Fire Protection, you’ll work on the most complex customer requirements, placing you at the heart of Fire Safety strategy. Your expertise will be key in analysing challenges, developing solutions, and ensuring they align with both customer needs and regulatory standards.
There is also an opportunity to continue your CPD through our client’s Engineering Academy, attend upskilling sessions, immerse yourself in their innovative products, and act as an ambassador for both your field and our client.
The Role
As a Lead Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholders.
You’ll apply your expertise to propose bespoke Passive Fire Protection solutions and develop engineering judgments that ensure the safety and viability of our client’s offerings always aligned with fire safety standards and tailored to the specific build type.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Reviewing and responding to customer requirements and queries : interpreting specifications and analysing technical construction documents, including plans and designs, to understand the customer’s Passive Fire Protection needs.
Creating and certifying engineering judgments : Assessing, analysing, and reporting to ensure our products meet both the customer’s needs and project safety standards.
Staying ahead of industry standards : Proactively keeping up with changes in Passive Fire Protection regulations, maintaining sharp and up-to-date skills. You’ll also take every opportunity to deepen your knowledge of Hilti’s latest fire protection products, ensuring all quality and safety standards are consistently met.
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
• A minimum of a Bachelors degree in a relevant field such as Fire Engineering, Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience in Passive Fire Protection, including conducting assessments or engineering judgments on safety, suitability, and compliance with standards. Strong technical writing skills to clearly present your findings.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse complex technical and theoretical datasets, interpreting the information to develop practical solutions to engineering challenges.
• Capability to use data-driven insights to propose creative and innovative solutions that meet customer needs, regulatory requirements, and Hilti’s standards.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly to a range of stakeholders including non-technical audiences—and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Fluent in both spoken and written English.
What We Offer
• Our client knows their people make the difference. You’ll receive:
• Genuine career progression — over 80% of leadership roles are filled internally.
• 6% employer pension contribution.
• Private Health Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme.
• 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) plus the option to buy 5 more.
• Paid volunteering leave for charitable projects.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• Access to an Engineering Academy and continuous CPD opportunities.
• Recognition trips to global locations such as Milan, New York and international HQ for top performers.
About Our Client
Our client is recognised worldwide for delivering innovative, safe and sustainable construction solutions. With 93% of their people proud to work there, they are committed to building lasting careers, supporting diversity and inclusion, and making construction better every day