Principal Fire Engineer

Jensen Hughes; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire consultancy in Glasgow is seeking a Principal Fire Engineer to manage complex projects and mentor engineering talent. The role involves working with various building types using computational fluid dynamics for effective fire safety solutions. Candidates should have a degree in Fire or Mechanical Engineering, and support for achieving chartered status is provided. Competitive benefits, including flexible working, are offered.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

33 days paid time off

Discretionary bonus scheme

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced parental-related pay

Qualifications

• Background in fire engineering, preferably within a consultancy environment.
• Experience in managing large and complex projects.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Manage large and complex projects for important clients.
• Be client-facing and handle construction-related queries.
• Lead and mentor engineers and graduates.

Skills

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling

Team management

Client-facing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Engineering

Mechanical Engineering or a related field

Tools

CFAST

Pyrosim

Pathfinder

Job description

Job Overview

Jensen Hughes has a rare and exciting opportunity for a talented Principal Fire Engineer to join our Glasgow team and help us drive excellence across our projects and deliver world-class life safety solutions to our varied client base in 2025. This is a key hire for our ever-expanding Glasgow team. You will not only lead on some of the industry’s most exciting projects but also have a key role in shaping the future talent within our teams through mentorship and development opportunities.

Why join us to grow your career?

• What if I told you 74% of our current Directors/Technical Directors in the UK & Ireland started their career with us as graduates? Exciting right!
• We are the largest fire consultancy in Europe with offices located in Belgium, Finland, Denmark, Italy, and the UK & Ireland. Our reputation for providing innovative, design-focused solutions has made us the consultant of choice for many of Europe’s leading property clients.
• As a Fire Engineer you will be an integral part of a dynamic technical team, working with our experienced Engineers alongside other teams including our Forensics division you will work on the industry’s leading technical projects.
• Working with us offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team that always strives to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
• You will be given early the opportunity to progress rapidly. Jensen Hughes encourages all Engineers to achieve chartered status and offer help and support during the process.

Responsibilities

• Manage large and complex projects to ensure successful delivery to important clients.
• Work on a portfolio of projects across the UK and globally, involving all kinds of buildings.
• Be proficient in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling and analysis for smoke movement.
• Develop and use other computer modelling software such as CFAST, Pyrosim and Pathfinder to provide alternative fire engineering solutions.
• Lead and mentor engineers and graduates, including managing a team.
• Be client-facing with the experience and confidence to handle construction-related queries.
• Contribute to Business Development and help grow the client base.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A background in fire engineering, preferably within a consultancy environment.
• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Ideally be or be working towards Chartered Engineer status.

Our People Are Our Greatest Asset

At Jensen Hughes, we know that our people are the foundation of our success. To attract and retain the best talent, we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth.

Our UK and Ireland Benefits Include

• Private medical insurance
• 33 days paid time off with an additional day after 3 years
• 4x life assurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced parental-related pay
• Recognition and reward programmes to celebrate team efforts
• Access to extensive technical training and resources

Supporting Your Work-Life Balance

We understand the importance of flexibility and balance. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time, and flexible working arrangements to suit both you and the business. We also offer:

• Flexible working hours and patterns including early Friday finish
• Enhanced holiday entitlement after three years
• The option to carry over up to five unused holiday days into the next year

A Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Our benefits represent a meaningful investment in both our people and the future of Jensen Hughes. We regularly review our benefits programme to ensure it aligns with statutory requirements, market trends, and the needs of our team. Any modifications will be carefully considered to support our employees and the company’s long-term goals.

Equal Opportunity

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.