Principal Fire Consultant in Manchester, Greater Manchester
Posted by Brandon James
£60,000 – £70,000 a year
Manchester · Permanent · Remote working
Location: Manchester
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + Benefits
Principal Fire Consultant - Manchester - Building Consultancy
An established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Fire Consultant to join their growing Manchester team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Fire Consultant to lead innovative fire safety solutions across complex, high-profile projects.
The successful Principal Fire Consultant will work across healthcare, education, commercial, retail, entertainment and high-rise residential sectors, with opportunities to contribute to international projects.
The Principal Fire Consultant's Role
Lead the design and delivery of fire strategies for complex building projects.
Develop performance-based fire engineering solutions and feasibility studies.
Undertake smoke control, evacuation modelling and structural fire engineering assessments.
Provide technical guidance throughout design, statutory approvals and construction.
Review and sign off fire engineering designs.
Manage project resources, fee proposals and client relationships.
Support the growth of the regional fire engineering team.
Mentor junior engineers and support technical development.
The Principal Fire Consultant
Degree qualified in Fire Engineering or a relevant discipline.
Chartered Engineer or actively working towards chartership.
Extensive experience in fire safety engineering within the built environment.
Strong knowledge of British Standards, NFPA, IBC, IFC and performance-based design.
Proficiency in fire engineering software, including smoke and evacuation modelling.
Experience managing multidisciplinary projects and technical teams.
Excellent communication, leadership and client-facing skills.
In Return?
£60,000 - £70,000 annual salary
Hybrid working arrangements
Good employer pension contributions
Company profit-sharing scheme
Discretionary Christmas bonus
Professional subscription fees covered
Employee Assistance Program
Clear career progression opportunities
UK and international project exposure
Ongoing professional development
Opportunity to lead and develop a growing team
If you are a Principal Fire Consultant seeking greater responsibility, technical leadership and career progression, this could be an excellent next step.
Apply today to learn more about this Principal Fire Consultant opportunity in Manchester.
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