Principal Engineer - Fire Strategy Consultancy

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Principal Fire Engineer to lead the launch of a new UK office for a respected fire engineering consultancy. This role offers the chance to build a team, define culture, and lead technical vision while making a genuine impact in the UK market.

Benefits

Autonomy to shape from day one

Potential for long-term leadership and growth

Supportive team with international reach

Work culture balancing flexibility with accountability

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 and grow the UK business with a supportive leadership team.

Skills

Fire Risk Assessments

Commercial Awareness

Education

Chartered Fire 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