Principal Fire Engineer

A leading fire engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Fire Engineer to join their growing technical team. This Principal Fire Engineer position offers the opportunity to deliver complex fire engineering projects while supporting the development of both clients and colleagues.

The successful Principal Fire Engineer will play a key role in project delivery, technical leadership and mentoring activities across the business. This Principal Fire Engineer opportunity would suit an experienced consultant looking to take ownership of major projects and influence technical standards.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, the Principal Fire Engineer will provide expert guidance on fire safety design and engineering solutions. For an ambitious Principal Fire Engineer, this role offers genuine career progression within a highly regarded consultancy environment.

The successful Principal Fire Engineer will be responsible for delivering a wide range of fire engineering and fire safety design projects from concept through to completion. The role will involve applying performance-based fire engineering principles, developing fire strategies and providing expert technical guidance across multiple sectors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering fire engineering projects and fire safety strategies for UK-based developments
• Leading technical reviews, quality assurance and peer review activities
• Supporting senior leadership with team management and technical direction
• Preparing fee proposals, tender submissions and project documentation
• Presenting technical findings, reports and workshops to clients and stakeholders
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Mentoring and developing junior engineers within the team
• Contributing to the ongoing growth and technical capability of the business

The ideal candidate will have:

• Typically 5+ years' experience within a fire engineering consultancy environment
• Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation, Approved Document B and relevant standards
• Demonstrable experience delivering fire engineered solutions across a variety of sectors
• Experience developing and implementing fire strategies
• Excellent report writing, presentation and communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines effectively
• Strong commercial awareness and experience supporting business development activities
• A collaborative approach with a passion for mentoring and supporting colleagues

The successful Principal Fire Engineer can expect:

• Salary of £60,000 - £65,000 DOE
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional leave over the Christmas period
• Private healthcare
• Flexible working arrangements
• Company credit card
• Employee wellbeing and mental health support
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Principal Fire Engineer looking to join a forward-thinking consultancy where technical excellence, employee wellbeing and long-term career development are genuinely valued.

If you are Fire Safety Professional considering your career opportunities, then contact Lauren Banks at Brandon James on (phone number removed).

Ref: LB17005

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