Fire Engineer – Mission Critical / Data Centre Projects (Dublin | Hybrid)
€85,000 – €95,000 + Benefits

A leading international engineering contractor—widely recognised for delivering Europe’s most complex hyperscale data centres and mission-critical facilities—is seeking an experienced Fire Engineer to join their expanding Dublin-based engineering division.

This organisation is known for exceptional technical capability, long-term financial stability, and deep partnerships with major global tech clients. Their projects include advanced technology, life sciences, and hyperscale data centre developments across Europe.

This is a strategic role supporting fire strategy development, fire safety systems, and compliance across large-scale, high-specification engineering projects. The position offers hybrid working and long-term career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fire strategies for major hyperscale and mission-critical projects
• Coordinate fire engineering design with mechanical, electrical, architectural, and commissioning teams
• Review and approve fire protection system designs (sprinklers, gas suppression, alarms, smoke control, compartmentation)
• Ensure compliance with Irish, EU, and international fire safety standards and codes
• Conduct fire risk assessments, technical evaluations, and safety audits
• Provide technical guidance to design teams, site teams, and client representatives
• Support commissioning of fire safety systems and review test documentation
• Prepare reports, fire strategy documents, and compliance certification
• Liaise with building control, local authorities, third-party fire consultants, and insurers
• Contribute to continuous improvement in fire safety across multiple project phases

About You

• Degree in Fire Engineering, Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years’ experience working as a Fire Engineer on large commercial, industrial, or mission-critical projects
• Strong technical understanding of fire detection, suppression, smoke control, compartmentation & fire dynamics
• Experience working with major contractors, design consultancies, or specialist fire engineering firms
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills
• Ability to influence design decisions and ensure fire strategy clarity
• Based in Dublin with hybrid working available
• Full right to work in the EU

What’s On Offer

• €85,000 – €95,000 salary + benefits
• Hybrid working model from Dublin
• Work on some of Europe’s most advanced hyperscale data centre programmes
• Long-term career growth with a top-tier international engineering contractor
• Exposure to complex engineering, high-spec safety systems, and world-class project teams