Principal Engineer - Fire Strategy Consultancy

Solutions Driven; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Fire Engineer to launch a new UK office. This role offers the opportunity to shape a team, define company culture, and lead technical vision while working closely with clients. Ideal candidates will have strong regulatory knowledge and commercial awareness.

Benefits

Autonomy to shape the role from day one

Long-term leadership potential

Supportive team with international reach

Flexible work culture

Qualifications

• Experience with ADB, BS 9999, BS 9991, Gateway 1 & 2 regulations.
• Solid UK fire strategy experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire strategy design and delivery across various projects.
• Develop new client relationships and expand existing ones.
• Shape the UK business alongside a supportive leadership team.

Skills

Fire Risk Assessments

Commercial Awareness

Client Relationship Management

Education

Chartered Engineer

Job description

Principal Fire Engineer - Lead the Launch of a New UK Operation (Location Flexible)

Here's a rare and exciting opportunity for a seasoned fire safety professional to take the lead in launching a brand-new UK office for one of Ireland's most respected fire engineering consultancies.

We're looking for a Principal Fire Engineer who's ready to take a step up-not just in technical leadership, but in shaping a growing business and building something from the ground up in England.

The role at a glance:

• You'll lead fire strategy design and delivery across a variety of projects
• Take charge of developing new client relationships and expanding existing ones
• Be at the forefront of growing and shaping the UK business alongside a supportive leadership team

What makes this different?

This isn't just another fire engineering role. This is a chance to build a team, define the culture, and lead the technical vision for a consultancy that's already thriving in Ireland and ready to bring its fresh, client-focused approach to the UK market.

We're looking for someone who:

• Knows the regs inside out - ADB, BS 9999, BS 9991, Gateway 1 & 2, etc.
• Has experience with Fire Risk Assessments, EWS1, CFD modelling
• Brings commercial awareness and is confident working directly with clients
• Has their own ideas on how to add more value in this space
• Ideally comes with a few contacts or clients who trust their expertise
• Preferably Chartered (or close to it) with solid UK fire strategy experience

Location:

We're flexible. Ideally, you'll be near a major UK city-but what matters most is that you're the right person to help lead this next chapter.

What's in it for you?

• The autonomy to shape something from day one
• Real potential for long-term leadership and growth
• A supportive, down-to-earth team with international reach
• The chance to do things differently and make a genuine impact
• A work culture that balances flexibility with accountability