Principal Fire Engineer

Sweco UK; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm seeks a Principal Fire Engineer to join their Fire Engineering Team in London. This role offers flexibility with at least three days in-office or on-site, alongside the remaining days working from home. You will provide strategic fire safety advice across various developments including commercial and residential projects. Ideal candidates will hold a Fire Engineering degree and have proven experience in fire safety engineering, coupled with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working

Competitive pension contribution

Life assurance

Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Cycle2Work Scheme

Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a similar role.
• Excellent knowledge of fire design guidance documents and legislation.
• Background in fire safety engineering with an understanding of fire-engineered solutions.

Responsibilities

• Developing Fire Safety Strategies during Design and Construction stages.
• Preparing technical engineering analysis using guidance documents.
• Overseeing and managing projects from inception to completion.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering or similar

Membership of the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) or equivalent

Job description

We are currently recruiting a talented and motivated Principal Fire Engineer to join our Fire Engineering Team in London. This role can be worked flexibly, which to us means at least 3 days per week either in the office or on site with the remaining days at home. We also offer the opportunity to flex your start and finish times. Working on projects across multiple sectors you will provide strategic fire safety advice across the built environment developments including commercial, residential, infrastructure and transportation. This role presents a real depth and breadth of some of our most exciting project schemes and the opportunity to work in a team of highly skilled, talented engineers.

Responsibilities

• Developing Fire Safety Strategies during Design and Construction stages.
• Preparing technical engineering analysis using relevant guidance documents and methods (prescriptive and performance based).
• Supporting the team in developing technical knowledge.
• Carrying out site visits when required.
• Attending internal and external meetings.
• Overseeing and managing projects from inception to completion.
• Liaising with clients on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• A degree in Fire Engineering or similar; membership of the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) or equivalent.
• Proven experience working in a similar role.
• Excellent all‑round up‑to‑date knowledge of Part B of the Building Regulations, Fire Safety Order and other relevant legislation and fire design guidance documents such as BS 9999, BS 7479, BS 9991, BB 100 and HTM 05.
• A proven background in fire safety engineering with an understanding of fire‑engineered solutions.
• Good problem‑solving / contingency‑planning skills with the ability to find quick, innovative and practical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt your style to suit different audiences.
• Excellent consultancy, communication and relationship‑management skills.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks policy).
• Competitive pension contribution.
• Life assurance.
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme.
• Payment of 2 relevant professional subscriptions.
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, your birthday off and the option to buy up to 5 additional days per year.
• Support through professional accreditation processes with bonuses and salary review on achievement.
• Cycle2Work Scheme.
• Employee Assistant Programme (well‑being, mental health, financial and work advice).
• Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare).
• Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme.
• We plant a tree for all new starters!

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

It is important to us that all our colleagues thrive at work – we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture that respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. We are also a Disability Confident Committed employer and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.