Principal Fire Engineer - Lead UK Projects & Mentorship

Aecom; St Albans; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working model

Technical practice networks

Volunteering days

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consultancy in the UK is seeking a Principal Fire Engineer to join their Fire Team. The ideal candidate will lead projects with minimal oversight, manage budgets, and mentor junior engineers. Applicants should have a relevant degree, Chartered status in Fire Engineering, and demonstrated experience in various sectors focused on UK regulations. This role offers a flexible hybrid working model and excellent career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience managing fire engineering aspects of design projects.
• Experience providing guidance to less experienced engineers.
• Demonstrated experience in a range of sectors focused on UK regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects from inception to completion with minimal oversight.
• Manage design projects and review the work of others.
• Lead and execute the Performance & Review process for junior engineers.

Skills

Technical fire engineering applications

Client-focused environment

CFD modelling

Evacuation modelling

Team leadership

Education

Relevant degree or professional qualification

Chartered status (CEng) in Fire Engineering

Job description

A leading infrastructure consultancy in the UK is seeking a Principal Fire Engineer to join their Fire Team. The ideal candidate will lead projects with minimal oversight, manage budgets, and mentor junior engineers. Applicants should have a relevant degree, Chartered status in Fire Engineering, and demonstrated experience in various sectors focused on UK regulations. This role offers a flexible hybrid working model and excellent career development opportunities.