Principal Fire Engineer

Brandon James Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary of £65,000-£70,000

Flexible working arrangements

Private healthcare

Generous annual leave

Support toward Chartership

Referral bonuses

Job summary

A growing fire engineering consultancy in Scotland is seeking a Principal Fire Engineer to lead complex fire safety projects. You will oversee project delivery, manage teams, and contribute to business development while navigating technical challenges. The ideal candidate has an accredited engineering degree, strong consultancy skills, and enjoys mentoring. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, private healthcare, and support for professional development.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is preferred.
• Experience in managing multiple projects.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies like IFE or CABE.

Responsibilities

• Lead large fire engineering projects across multiple stages.
• Act as Project Manager ensuring timely and budget-friendly delivery.
• Mentor Fire Engineers in their professional development.
• Maintain strong client relationships and support business development.

Skills

Technical leadership

Client-facing consultancy experience

Strong written and verbal communication

Project management

Education

BEng (Hons), MEng, MSc or equivalent qualification

Job description

A growing fire engineering consultancy is looking for a Principal Fire Engineer to join their UK team.

This Principal Fire Engineer role offers the opportunity to lead complex fire safety projects across the built environment within a collaborative and forward-thinking technical environment.

The consultancy delivers specialist fire safety advice across multiple sectors, supporting clients throughout the full project lifecycle to help create safer buildings.

This position suits an experienced Principal Fire Engineer who enjoys technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and delivering innovative fire engineering solutions.

The Principal Fire Engineer’s Role

The Principal Fire Engineer will lead major fire engineering projects and act as a key technical authority within project teams. The Principal Fire Engineer will oversee project delivery, support client relationships, and guide engineers through complex technical challenges.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading large or technically complex fire engineering projects across multiple stages of the project lifecycle
• Acting as Project Manager for major commissions, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to high technical standards
• Managing and mentoring Fire Engineers and supporting their professional development
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders
• Contributing to business development through repeat work and identifying new opportunities
• Managing project resources, budgets, risk, and commercial performance
• Staying informed on fire safety legislation, codes, and industry best practice

The Principal Fire Engineer

The successful Principal Fire Engineer will demonstrate strong technical capability alongside leadership and consultancy skills.

Requirements include:

• Engineering Council accredited BEng (Hons), MEng, MSc, or equivalent qualification
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as IFE, CABE, or Engineers Ireland
• Working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong client-facing consultancy experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects and mentor engineering teams

In Return?

The Principal Fire Engineer will join a supportive consultancy environment that values career progression and technical development.

Benefits typically include:

• £65,000-£70,000
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support
• Generous annual leave including additional holiday over the Christmas period
• Structured professional development and support toward Chartership
• Referral bonuses and team social initiatives

This Principal Fire Engineer role offers an excellent opportunity to influence high-profile fire engineering projects while advancing a long-term career in fire safety consultancy.

If you are a passive fire or other fire safety professional and considering your career opportunities, then contact Lauren Banks at Brandon James 01628 367 037.