Principle Fire Safety Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave (including bank).

Purchase of additional leave

Employer Contribution 5% (Rising to 10

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health screening options

Company Sick Pay

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is seeking a Principal Fire Safety Engineer to lead complex risk management projects for high-hazard sectors, including chemical, oil & gas, clean energy, and nuclear. The role supports strategic leadership and technical delivery, with emphasis on regulatory alignment and client advisory services.

You will mentor a multidisciplinary team, drive the growth of risk and compliance functions, and ensure high standards and timely delivery across assignments.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead risk management projects across sectors.
• Excellent communication and technical report writing skills.
• Experience with multidisciplinary project teams and regulatory frameworks.

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 QRA/OBRA/ALARP analyses.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical report writing

Regulatory compliance

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.

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).