Principal Fire Engineer

Brandon James; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Pension contribution

Professional membership fees paid

Clear progression route

Job summary

Brandon James is seeking an experienced Principal Fire Engineer to lead high-quality fire engineering solutions across a varied portfolio. This senior role involves guiding projects from early design through completion and delivering clear technical guidance to clients and design teams.

The ideal candidate will have extensive consultancy experience, Chartered status or progression toward it, and strong knowledge of fire safety standards, modelling and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven senior level experience in fire engineering consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of Approved Document B and British Standards.
• Experience producing fire strategies for various building types.
• Understanding of Building Regulations and fire safety legislation.
• Experience liaising with clients, architects and authorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Degree in Fire Engineering or related field; Chartered status desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire engineering projects from design to completion.
• Provide clear technical advice to clients and design teams.
• Produce fire strategies and review building designs for compliance.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to technical development.
• Maintain strong client relationships and participate in design team meetings.

Skills

Fire engineering

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Team mentoring

Chartered status desirable

Education

Fire Engineering degree

IFE chartered status (desirable)

Tools

Fire modelling

Evacuation modelling

CFD analysis

Smoke control

External wall assessments

Job description

A well-established fire safety consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Fire Engineer to join their growing team, delivering high-quality fire engineering solutions across a varied portfolio of projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident Principal Fire Engineer who is looking to take a senior role within a professional consultancy environment, supporting complex fire safety projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use and high-rise buildings.

The Principal Fire Engineer's Role

The successful Principal Fire Engineer will be responsible for leading fire engineering projects from early design stages through to completion, providing clear technical advice to clients, design teams and key stakeholders.

The Principal Fire Engineer will produce fire strategies, review building designs, advise on Building Regulations compliance, and support wider project teams with practical, commercially aware fire safety solutions.

The Principal Fire Engineer will also mentor junior members of the team, contribute to technical development, attend design team meetings, and help maintain strong client relationships throughout each project.

The Principal Fire Engineer

The successful Principal Fire Engineer will have:

• Proven experience within fire engineering consultancy
• Strong knowledge of Approved Document B and relevant British Standards
• Experience producing fire strategies for a range of building types
• A strong understanding of Building Regulations and fire safety legislation
• Experience liaising with clients, architects, contractors and approving authorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• A degree in Fire Engineering, Structural Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or a related disciplineChartered status, or working towards Chartered status with the IFE, would be highly desirable.
• Experience with fire modelling, evacuation modelling, CFD analysis, smoke control, external wall assessments or complex residential schemes would also be advantageous.

In Return?

• £70,000 - £90,000
• Bonus scheme
• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Pension contribution
• Professional membership fees paid
• Clear progression route
• Support towards Chartership
• Varied and technically interesting projects

This is a strong opportunity for a driven Principal Fire Engineer looking to join a respected fire safety consultancy and take a senior role within their expanding fire engineering team.

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