Principal Fire Engineer

Hunter Dunning; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de conseil en incendie de premier plan à Édimbourg recherche un Ingénieur Principal en Incendie. Vous serez responsable de la gestion de projets complexes, de l'encadrement de l'équipe et du développement des relations clients, tout en bénéficiant de salaires compétitifs et d'avantages tels que le télétravail et le développement professionnel continu.

Benefits

Pension scheme (6%)

Private healthcare

Childcare scheme

Life cover

Continuous CPD / professional development

Qualifications

• Diplôme accrédité par l'Engineering Council.
• Statut de Chartered souhaité ou en cours.
• 7+ ans d'expérience en ingénierie incendie.

Responsibilities

• Gérer des projets techniques, soutenir et encadrer l'équipe.
• Développer des relations clients et identifier de nouvelles opportunités.
• Préparer des rapports, conceptions et spécifications.

Skills

Fire protection systems

Project management

UK legislation knowledge

Client relationship management

Education

BEng Hons, MEng, or MSc

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Principal Fire Engineer Job in Edinburgh, Scotland

We are seeking a Principal Fire Engineer for an established and leading fire consultancy in Edinburgh. As a key part of the Fire Engineering team, you will work through all stages of complex fire engineering projects. The role offers a salary of £58,000 - £68,000 plus bonus, 27 days holiday, bank holidays, hybrid working, healthcare, and continuous CPD/professional development.

Our consultancy provides strategic advice, innovative design, construction oversight, and risk management services to a diverse range of clients across the UK and globally. Established nearly 15 years ago, we are an award-winning firm collaborating with councils, architects, and design teams to prioritize safety in architectural projects. Our work spans sectors including commercial, residential, education, transport, healthcare, hospitality, and nuclear.

Role & Responsibilities

• Report to the Associate Fire Engineer / Associate Director
• Manage technical aspects of large projects or components of major projects
• Support and mentor Fire Engineers within your team
• Deliver fire consultancy services, design, and fire strategies
• Manage internal and external enquiries
• Develop client relationships and identify new business opportunities
• Lead fire engineering teams to deliver multiple projects
• Participate in design team meetings throughout project lifecycle
• Support business strategy and digital innovations
• Prepare reports, engineering designs, calculations, and specifications
• Manage projects from start to finish, including financials and quality management
• Maintain client communication throughout project lifecycle

Required Skills & Experience

• Engineering Council Accredited BEng Hons, MEng, or MSc
• Chartered status (CEng / IEng) or working towards it
• Membership of MIFIREE or working towards it
• Ideally 7+ years of fire engineering experience
• Extensive experience with UK-based fire-engineered solutions
• Knowledge of passive and active fire protection systems
• Strong understanding of UK legislation and design guidance
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• UK Driving Licence and own vehicle

Benefits

• Salary £58,000 - £68,000 (negotiable)
• Mileage paid at 45p per mile
• Chartership bonus and additional bonus scheme
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy 10 additional days)
• Hybrid working (2-3 days remote)
• Pension scheme (6%)
• Private healthcare
• Childcare scheme
• Life cover
• Continuous CPD / professional development
• Electric car benefit