Principal Fire Safety Consultant — High-Rise Projects

Brandon James; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Private healthcare

Pension contribution

Professional development supporttoward

Opportunity to lead prestigious pel

Bonus potential

Job summary

Brandon James is seeking a Principal Fire Safety Consultant to lead fire strategy development across a portfolio of high-rise commercial buildings and large-scale developments. You will manage multiple projects, assess FRAs, deliver compliant written strategies, and guide clients through project lifecycles with a practical, cost-conscious approach.

This role offers hybrid working, private healthcare and a pathway to further qualifications, with opportunities to lead prestigious projects across

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within fire engineering, fire safety consultancy or a related discipline.
• A proven track record of producing and reviewing written fire strategies for complex and high-value developments.
• Experience in Commercal Property.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK fire safety legislation, Approved Document B, British Standards and industry guidance.
• Experience leading fire strategy development across a range of sectors, including high-rise commercial buildings.
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional technical standards.
• Experience conducting Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) and evaluating fire management solutions.
• Excellent client-facing skills with the ability to build and maintain long-term relationships.
• A commercial mindset, capable of delivering practical, cost-effective and compliant fire safety solutions.
• Strong report-writing, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as the IFE, IFSM or equivalent (desirable).
• A degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering or a related discipline (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of fire strategies across a diverse portfolio of projects, with a focus on high-rise commercial buildings and large-scale developments.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, working with clients, design teams and stakeholders to deliver practical and compliant fire safety solutions.
• Conduct Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) and evaluate fire management solutions throughout project lifecycles.
• Provide expert technical guidance and produce high-quality written fire strategies.

Skills

Fire engineering

Fire safety consultancy

Client relationship management

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Public speaking

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering / Fire Safety Engineering

Job description

Brandon James is seeking a Principal Fire Safety Consultant to lead fire strategy development across a portfolio of high-rise commercial buildings and large-scale developments. You will manage multiple projects, assess FRAs, deliver compliant written strategies, and guide clients through project lifecycles with a practical, cost-conscious approach.

This role offers hybrid working, private healthcare and a pathway to further qualifications, with opportunities to lead prestigious projects across