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Principal Fire Safety Consultant

United Kingdom, Leicestershire 60000.00 - 75000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted April 27, 2026
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A forward-thinking, multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a Principal Fire Safety Consultant to take a leading role within their established fire engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Fire Safety Consultant to work on complex, large-scale projects across sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare, and infrastructure. The successful Principal Fire Safety Consultant will be a key figure within the team, combining technical delivery with leadership responsibilities. This Principal Fire Safety Consultant position offers the chance to influence project direction, mentor junior consultants, and play a pivotal role in client engagement.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead multiple projects simultaneously, overseeing fire strategy development from concept through to completion
  • Produce detailed fire safety strategies, evacuation plans, and fire management solutions tailored to each project
  • Carry out advanced fire risk assessments, alongside fire and smoke modelling, including radiated heat calculations
  • Collaborate closely with architects, design teams, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with UK fire safety standards and deliver practical, innovative solutions

Requirements

  • Degree in Fire Engineering or similar
  • Strong experience delivering fire strategies across multiple sectors
  • Proven ability in fire risk assessments and modelling
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Excellent client-facing and communication skills

Nice to have

  • Chartered status
  • Membership with a recognised professional body

What we offer

  • 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Private healthcare
  • Pension scheme
  • Professional membership fees paid
  • Clear route to Director-level progression
  • Opportunity to lead high-profile, complex projects
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