Principal / Associate Fire Engineer

Calibre Search; Bristol; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering consultancy in Bristol is looking for a Principal / Associate Fire Engineer to lead major projects. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in fire safety design and consultancy, and will play a key role in shaping the team. The opportunity includes a competitive salary of up to £82,000 and a full benefits package.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Significant experience in fire design and consultancy.
• Familiarity with fire safety standards (e.g. BS9999, NFPA 130).
• Strong written, verbal, and client-facing communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of fire engineering projects across sectors.
• Develop and oversee fire strategies and risk assessments.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.

Skills

Fire safety design

Project leadership

Client engagement

Technical guidance

Education

Degree in engineering (preferably fire engineering)

Job description

Overview

Role - Principal / Associate Fire Engineer

Location - Bristol

Salary - up to £82,000

About the role

An established and growing consultancy is seeking a Principal / Associate Fire Engineer to join their team in Bristol. This senior role offers the opportunity to lead major projects across the UK, with a strong focus on fire safety design and consultancy.

The successful candidate will join a national Fire Engineering practice of around 30 engineers, with growth plans for the Bristol office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who is looking to take on greater leadership responsibilities while shaping the direction of a regional team.

The Role

• Lead the delivery of fire engineering projects across sectors such as defence, nuclear, transport, energy, and commercial.
• Develop and oversee fire strategies, risk assessments, and fire safety compliance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior and intermediate engineers.
• Play a key role in tenders, bids, and client engagement.
• Contribute to technical capability across the wider UK practice.
• Attend design meetings, site visits, and represent fire engineering to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Degree in engineering (preferably fire engineering) or a postgraduate qualification in fire engineering.
• Significant experience in fire design and consultancy, ideally with exposure to structural fire engineering.
• Familiarity with fire safety standards (e.g. BS9999, NFPA 130, BS9992, EN45545).
• Proven experience in project leadership and team management.
• Strong written, verbal, and client-facing communication skills.
• UK nationality (SC Clearance eligibility advantageous).

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £82,000 plus full benefits package.
• The chance to lead and grow the Bristol Fire Engineering team.
• Exposure to diverse and high-profile projects across multiple sectors.
• A clear career pathway with opportunities to progress further within the business.
• The ability to make a genuine impact on both technical delivery and team development.

How to apply

If you would like more information, get in touch with Danny Brookes at Calibre Search.

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