Principal Fire Safety Engineer — Hybrid/Remote Lead

E3 Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in safety engineering is seeking a Principal Fire Safety Engineer to lead projects within high-hazard industries. This role focuses on developing safety strategies, ensuring compliance with UK regulations, and engaging with clients and regulators. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in delivering large projects and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary with hybrid or remote working options offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering medium-to-large scale 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver 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.

Skills

Project delivery

Knowledge of UK safety regulations

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Job description

A leading consultancy in safety engineering is seeking a Principal Fire Safety Engineer to lead projects within high-hazard industries. This role focuses on developing safety strategies, ensuring compliance with UK regulations, and engaging with clients and regulators. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in delivering large projects and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary with hybrid or remote working options offered.