Principal Fire Safety Engineer — Remote Leadership

E3 Recruitment; England; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave (Including bank <

Option to purchase additional annual <

Employer 5-10% pension

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health screening options

Company Sick Pay

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is partnering with a market-leading consultancy to recruit a Principal Fire Safety Engineer. This role focuses on strategic leadership and hands-on delivery in high-hazard sectors, including chemical and energy. Remote or hybrid options offer flexibility while delivering critical safety outcomes.

You will mentor engineers, guide complex risk assessments, and ensure regulatory alignment across COMAH, DSEAR, and ISO standards. A Chartered Engineer with a related degree is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in process safety (PS) techniques and UK safety regulations.
• Chartered Engineer status with engineering degree in a related discipline.
• Strong leadership and experience managing multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex risk management projects from inception to delivery.
• Guide clients through regulatory frameworks (COMAH, DSEAR, ISO).
• Mentor and develop a multidisciplinary team of engineers and consultants.
• Drive growth of risk and compliance capabilities within the practice.
• Develop and improve safety management systems and processes.
• Cultivate long-term client relationships and identify opportunities.

Skills

PS techniques

UK safety regulations

Team management

Education

Chartered Engineer

Degree in Chemical/Mechanical engineering

Job description

E3 Recruitment is partnering with a market-leading consultancy to recruit a Principal Fire Safety Engineer. This role focuses on strategic leadership and hands-on delivery in high-hazard sectors, including chemical and energy. Remote or hybrid options offer flexibility while delivering critical safety outcomes.

You will mentor engineers, guide complex risk assessments, and ensure regulatory alignment across COMAH, DSEAR, and ISO standards. A Chartered Engineer with a related degree is essential.