Principal Fire Engineer: Global Projects & Fire Safety

WSP; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Principal Fire Engineer to work on diverse projects while ensuring fire safety in innovative building designs. Candidates will receive support towards professional registration and have the opportunity to develop various skills in a collaborative environment. The firm promotes a healthy work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Health & Wellbeing programs

Employee resource groups

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience within the fire engineering consulting industry is essential.
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new software and standards.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with other disciplines to enhance safety in building designs.
• Present designs to local authorities and Fire Service.
• Guide candidates toward professional registration via IFE.

Skills

Fire engineering experience

Project management

Technical report writing

Influential communications

Continuous Improvement

Education

BSc (BEng) or MSc (MEng) in Fire, Structural, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Principal Fire Engineer to work on diverse projects while ensuring fire safety in innovative building designs. Candidates will receive support towards professional registration and have the opportunity to develop various skills in a collaborative environment. The firm promotes a healthy work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options.