Job Description
A well-established fire safety consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Fire Engineer to join their growing team, delivering high-quality fire engineering solutions across a varied portfolio of projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident Principal Fire Engineer who is looking to take a senior role within a professional consultancy environment, supporting complex fire safety projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use and high-rise buildings. The Principal Fire Engineer’s Role The successful Principal Fire Engineer will be responsible for leading fire engineering projects from early design stages through to completion, providing clear technical advice to clients, design teams and key stakeholders. The Principal Fire Engineer will produce fire strategies, review building designs, advise on Building Regulations compliance, and support wider project teams with practical, commercially aware fire safety solutions. The Principal Fire Engineer will also mentor junior members of the team, contribute to technical development, attend design team meetings, and help maintain strong client relationships throughout each project. The Principal Fire Engineer The successful Principal Fire Engineer will have: Proven experience within fire engineering consultancy Strong knowledge of Approved Document B and relevant British Standards Experience producing fire strategies for a range of building types A strong understanding of Building Regulations and fire safety legislation Experience liaising with clients, architects, contractors and approving authorities Excellent written and verbal communication skills The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines A degree in Fire Engineering, Structural Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline Chartered status, or working towards Chartered status with the IFE, would be highly desirable. Experience with fire modelling, evacuation modelling, CFD analysis, smoke control, external wall assessments or complex residential schemes would also be advantageous. In Return? £70,000 – £90,000 Bonus scheme Hybrid working 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private healthcare Pension contribution Professional membership fees paid Clear progression route Support towards Chartership Varied and technically interesting projects This is a strong opportunity for a driven Principal Fire Engineer looking to join a respected fire safety consultancy and take a senior role within their expanding fire engineering team.
