Principle Fire Safety Engineer

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

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.

• 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).