Principal Fire Safety Engineer

E3 Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Principal Fire Safety Engineer to lead projects in high-hazard industries. You will develop innovative safety strategies, manage a team, and ensure compliance with UK regulations. This permanent position offers a salary up to £95,000, flexible working options, and a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and proven project delivery experience.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering medium-to-large scale engineering projects.
• Extensive knowledge of UK safety regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver engineering projects across high-hazard and complex facilities.
• Develop bespoke safety strategies and oversee modelling activities.
• Advise on prevention, protection, detection, and control measures.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Technical report writing

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Principal Fire Safety Engineer to join a market leading engineering consultancy, supporting high-hazard industries such as chemical, oil & gas, clean energy, nuclear, and manufacturing.

This is a days-based permanent position offering up to £95,000 per annum DOE, with flexible working arrangements available (hybrid or remote), alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

As a Principal Fire Safety Engineer, you will lead the delivery of engineering projects from concept through to completion, providing technical direction and ensuring compliance with UK regulations and international standards. You will develop innovative strategies for high-hazard environments, manage and mentor a team of engineers, and act as a trusted advisor to major clients across multiple sectors.

This position offers the opportunity to shape and grow the safety capability within a thriving risk management team, while contributing to the wider success of a global consultancy. You will also play a key role in client engagement, regulatory liaison, and supporting business development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver engineering projects across high-hazard and complex facilities.
• Develop bespoke safety strategies, assessments, and scenario analyses.
• Oversee modelling activities and interpret results.
• Advise on prevention, protection, detection, suppression, and control measures.
• Prepare technical proposals, reports, and cost estimates for clients.
• Engage with design teams, contractors, regulators, and key stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership to ensure projects meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Travel occasionally to client sites across the UK (with potential overseas visits).

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering medium-to-large scale engineering projects.
• Extensive knowledge of UK safety regulations and standards (Approved Document B, BS 9999, BS 9991, PD 7974, etc.).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and report writing skills.
• Degree in relevant Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

Please apply direct or contact Sean Turner at E3R for further information regarding this Principal Fire Safety Engineer opportunity