Principal Fire Engineer

Hunter Dunning Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire consultancy in Edinburgh is seeking a Principal Fire Engineer. This role involves managing fire engineering projects, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with UK regulations. The package includes a salary of £58,000 - £68,000, hybrid working options, 27 days holiday, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Private healthcare

Continuous CPD / Professional development

Electric Car Benefit

Childcare scheme

Pension scheme: 6%

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in fire engineering.
• Extensive experience in delivering fire-engineered solutions for UK-based projects.
• Strong understanding of UK legislation/regulations.

Responsibilities

• Managing technical aspects of larger projects.
• Delivering fire consultancy services and strategies.
• Preparing reports, engineering designs, and specifications.

Skills

Fire engineering

Project management

Client relationship management

Risk management

Education

Engineering Council Accredited BEng Hons, MEng, or MSc

CEng / IEng or working towards

Job description

Principal Fire Engineer Job in Edinburgh, Scotland. An established and leading fire consultancy is seeking a Principal Fire Engineer to join their team in Edinburgh. The role offers a salary of £58,000 - £68,000 + Bonus + 27 Days Holiday + BH + hybrid working + healthcare + continuous CPD / professional development.

The company provides strategic advice, innovative design, construction oversight, and risk management services to a wide range of clients in the UK and worldwide. They work across various sectors, including commercial, residential, education, transport, healthcare, hospitality, and nuclear.

Role & Responsibilities

• Reporting to Associate Fire Engineer / Associate Director
• Managing technical aspects of larger projects or components of major projects
• Supporting and mentoring Fire Engineers within the team
• Delivering fire consultancy services, designer services, and fire strategies
• Managing internal and external enquiries
• Developing new and existing client relationships and identifying new business opportunities
• Leading the fire engineering team to deliver multiple projects
• Attending design team meetings throughout the project
• Supporting business strategy and digital innovations
• Preparing reports, engineering designs, calculations, and specifications
• Project managing from start to end, including financials, quality management planning, and customer care
• Client-facing throughout the lifecycle of projects

Required Skills & Experience

• Engineering Council Accredited BEng Hons, MEng, or MSc
• CEng / IEng or working towards - MIFIREE or working towards
• 7+ years' experience in fire engineering
• Extensive experience in delivering fire-engineered solutions for UK-based projects
• Familiarity with passive and active fire protection systems
• Strong understanding of UK legislation/regulations and design guidance (applicants from New Zealand or Australia with similar regulations will also be considered)
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, meeting tight deadlines
• UK Driving Licence and own vehicle

What You Get Back

• Salary: £58,000 - £68,000 (Negotiable)
• Mileage paid: 45p per mile
• Chartership bonus and additional bonus scheme
• 27 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (option to buy 10 additional days)
• Hybrid Working: 2-3 days working remotely
• Pension scheme: 6%
• Private healthcare
• Childcare scheme
• Life Cover
• Continuous CPD / Professional development
• Electric Car Benefit

To apply, please send your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications, so if you do not hear back within 7 days, consider your application unsuccessful this time.