Principal Fire Engineer

Global Trade Plaza; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Principal Fire Engineer in Manchester, where you will lead innovative projects and shape future talent. Join a dynamic team at a leading fire consultancy in Europe, recognized for its design-focused solutions. You will manage complex projects, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to business development while working with cutting-edge modelling software. This role offers rapid career progression and the chance to make a significant impact in fire safety engineering. If you are passionate about engineering excellence and want to be part of a supportive and diverse environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Background in fire engineering, preferably in a consultancy environment.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Manage large and complex projects for important clients.
• Proficient in CFD modelling for smoke movement.
• Mentor and train graduates within the engineering team.

Skills

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

CFAST

Pyrosim

Pathfinder

Project Management

Business Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Computer Modelling Software

Job description

At Jensen Hughes, we lead with our Purpose + Principles and value our people. Across our global partnership of experts, clients, and communities, we are recognized worldwide for our leadership in fire protection engineering, a legacy of responsibility we have advanced with pride since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related risk management fields — from accessibility consulting, risk and hazard analysis, process safety and forensic investigations to security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation. As we champion best practices, set industry standards and support communities with innovative solutions, we are making the world a better place.

We believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth fundamentally includes a sustained commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

At Jensen Hughes, diversity is ingrained in our culture -- we accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background. Our differences and uniqueness are celebrated and reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks.

Job Overview

Jensen Hughes has a rare and exciting opportunity for a talented Principal Fire Engineer to join our Manchester team and help us drive excellence across our projects and deliver world-class life safety solutions to our diverse client base in 2024. This is a key hire for our ever expanding Manchester 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 huge portfolio of projects across the UK and anywhere in the World, involving all kinds of buildings.
• Proficient in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling and analysis for smoke movement.
• Develop and use other forms of Computer Modelling software such as CFAST, Pyrosim and Pathfinder to provide alternative fire engineering solutions.
• Manage personnel in a team of engineers in addition to mentoring and training graduates.
• Client facing and will need to have the relevant experience and confidence to deal with construction related queries.
• Responsible for Business Development and finding new clients to help grow the business.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A background in fire engineering preferably within a consultancy environment.
• A Bachelors degree or higher within Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Ideally be or working towards becoming a Chartered engineer.

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.