Principal Engineer - Fire Strategy Consultancy

Solutions Driven; Manchester; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Fire Engineer to launch their new UK office. This role offers the chance to shape a growing business, lead technical vision, and build a team in a flexible location. Ideal candidates will possess strong regulatory knowledge and commercial awareness, with the autonomy to make a significant impact from day one.

Benefits

Autonomy to shape the role

Long-term leadership potential

Supportive team with international reach

Flexible work culture

Qualifications

• Experience with ADB, BS 9999, BS 9991, Gateway 1 & 2 regulations.
• Contacts or clients who trust their expertise.

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

CFD modelling

Commercial awareness

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