Principal Fire Engineer

Overview

As Principal Fire Engineer, you will lead complex fire safety projects across diverse sectors, shaping safety strategies and regulatory compliance. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to drive technical excellence and mentorship, supporting business growth through client relationships and innovation. The role combines technical leadership with opportunities to influence talent development and industry-facing activities. This is a high-impact position at a leading fire consultancy with a collaborative culture.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and annual bonus
• hybrid and flexible working
• private healthcare
• generous pension contribution
• life assurance and income protection
• professional membership subscriptions

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex fire engineering projects from inception to completion
• Develop fire strategies for new-build and existing buildings
• Conduct fire safety analyses including evacuation modelling and smoke control
• Provide expert advice on UK Building Regulations and Approved Document B
• Review and approve technical reports, calculations, and design documentation
• Liaise with architects, developers, contractors, approval authorities, and project teams
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and act as technical lead
• Support business development through client engagement, tenders, and proposals
• Maintain awareness of evolving legislation, industry standards and best practices
• Represent the business at client meetings, industry events and technical forums

Key requirements

• Degree qualified in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Ideally be or working towards Chartered Engineer
• Background in fire engineering, preferably within a consultancy environment

• leadership
• mentorship
• client relationship development
• fire engineering
• evacuation modelling
• smoke control assessments

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