Principal Fire Safety Engineer — Hybrid & Nuclear Projects

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Remote working considered

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a motivated Principal Fire Safety Engineer to join our expanding fire safety team in the UK. You will lead fire strategy design and hazard analyses across sectors including nuclear, residential, commercial and high-hazard environments, delivering robust, compliant solutions.

This role offers diverse project exposure, opportunities for chartership progression, and a flexible hybrid/remote working arrangement, with office days in Warrington, West Cumbria or Basingstoke where

Qualifications

• Experience in developing fire safety strategies and risk analyses on complex projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of fire engineering principles and modelling.
• Ability to communicate with regulators and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire safety strategies and hazard analyses for complex projects.
• Prepare clear, technically robust reports for clients and regulators.
• Lead client meetings and site visits to assess fire safety measures.
• Coordinate with architects, designers, and project teams throughout delivery.
• Mentor junior staff and oversee project documentation.

Skills

Fire safety engineering

Regulatory interaction

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Tools

CFAST

FDS

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking a motivated Principal Fire Safety Engineer to join our expanding fire safety team in the UK. You will lead fire strategy design and hazard analyses across sectors including nuclear, residential, commercial and high-hazard environments, delivering robust, compliant solutions.

This role offers diverse project exposure, opportunities for chartership progression, and a flexible hybrid/remote working arrangement, with office days in Warrington, West Cumbria or Basingstoke where