Principle Fire Safety Engineer

E3 Recruitment Ltd; England; A distancia; GBP 90.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

33 days annual leave

Buy additional annual leave

Employer pension contribution 5% (risi

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health screening options

Company Sick Pay

Descripción de la vacante

E3 Recruitment is seeking a Principal Fire Safety Engineer to join a market leading engineering consultancy. This role supports high-hazard industries and offers fully remote working or flexible hybrid working, with a salary up to £100,000 DOE and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will lead risk management projects from inception to completion, guide clients through COMAH, DSEAR, and ISO requirements, mentor a multidisciplinary team, and help shape the risk and compliance function while

Formación

• Proven ability to lead risk management projects and teams.
• Strong knowledge of UK safety regulations and COMAH, DSEAR, and ISO requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and deliver risk-based projects across high-hazard sectors.
• Carry out risk assessments such as HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, FMEA.
• Develop COMAH safe reports and perform QRA/OBRA/ALARP analyses.
• Provide expert input on functional and consequence modelling.
• Drive safety management system development and improvement.
• Mentor junior consultants and grow the risk team.
• Cultivate long-term client relationships and identify new business opportunities.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Leadership

Risk analysis

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Security clearance eligibility

Educación

Chartered Engineer (CEng) with Chemical/Mechanical Engineering background

Descripción del empleo

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. Offering fully remote working or flexible hybrid working. This is a days-based permanent role offering up to £100,000 per annum DOE, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits:

• 33 days annual leave (Including bank holidays)
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• Employer Contribution 5% (Rising up to 10%)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health screening options
• Company Sick Pay

This role offers a blend of strategic leadership and technical delivery. You will lead complex risk management projects from inception to completion, ensuring high standards, timely execution, and regulatory alignment. Your expertise will guide clients through challenging regulatory frameworks, including COMAH, DSEAR, and ISO requirements.

In addition to project delivery, as a Principal Fire Safety Engineer, you’ll mentor and support a multidisciplinary team of engineers and consultants, encouraging continuous development and technical excellence. You will also contribute to the strategic growth of the risk and compliance function, shaping internal practices and strengthening client relationships through trusted advisory support.

Principal Fire Safety Engineer Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver projects across a variety of sectors.
• Facilitate risk assessments such as HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, FMEA.
• Develop COMAH safe reports and perform quantitative risk assessments (QRA, OBRA, ALARP).
• Provide expertise in functional and consequence modelling.
• Drive PS management system development and improvement.
• Manage and mentor junior consultants and support team growth.
• Cultivate long‑term client relationships and identify new business opportunities.

Principal Fire Safety Engineer Requirements:

• Proven expertise in PS techniques and UK safety regulations.
• Chartered Engineer with a degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline.
• Excellent communication and technical report writing skills.
• Experience in managing multidisciplinary project teams.
• Eligible for UK security clearance (due to nature of some work).