Principal Fire Engineer

Company: Hunter Dunning Ltd
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Location: Colchester
Job Description:

Principal Fire Engineer – Fire Engineering & Fire Safety – Colchester, Essex

Colchester, Essex | £60,000 – £80,000 | Hybrid working and remote working options

Hunter Dunning is working with a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy delivering commercial, residential, healthcare and education projects. This Principal Fire Engineer role involves leading technical delivery, preparing fire strategies, mentoring engineers and working with clients, design teams and approving authorities.

Your Experience

  • Degree in Fire Engineering or related engineering discipline
  • 7+ years of fire engineering consultancy experience
  • Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and guidance
  • Experience preparing fire strategies and technical documentation
  • Chartered Engineer or actively working towards chartership
  • Commercial, residential, healthcare and education projects
  • What You’ll Get

    • Hybrid working with two office days weekly
    • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
    • Funded professional memberships, training and CPD
    • Bonus, pension, insurance and wellbeing benefits

    If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. All applications are handled in strict confidence.

    Posted: September 24th, 2026