Senior Fire Engineering Leader - FRAEW & PAS 9980 Expert

Harmony Fire; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme up to 50% of annual pay

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Unlimited holiday

Job summary

Harmony Fire in London seeks a Principal Fire Engineer to act as the technical authority for the London Consultancy team. You will lead complex FRAEW‑based fire engineering commissions, set quality standards, and mentor engineers while collaborating with the Head of Consultancy on strategy and business development.

The role requires chartered fire engineering expertise, proven leadership of large portfolios, and deep knowledge of PAS 9980 and the Building Safety Act.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in fire engineering, building surveying, or related discipline.
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (IFE, RICS, CIOB or equivalent).
• A-player mindset with high standards and ownership in fire engineering consultancy.
• Extensive experience leading complex commissions and producing high-quality outputs.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for Harmony’s London Consultancy team — providing expert oversight, peer review, and sign-off on complex fire engineering assessments and FRAEW reports.
• Lead and deliver the most complex fire engineering commissions, including FRAEW assessments in accordance with PAS 9980, fire strategies, and specialist fire safety consultancy.
• Set and maintain the technical quality standard across the consultancy team — establishing methodology, reviewing outputs, and ensuring every report leaving the team is defensible and client-ready.
• Mentor, coach, and develop Senior and Junior Fire Engineers, supporting their technical progression and building a high-performing consultancy team.
• Act as a senior client-facing representative for Harmony — building and maintaining relationships at the highest level with housing associations, local authorities, developers, and managing agents.
• Support the Head of Consultancy with business development activity — identifying opportunities, contributing to bids and proposals, and attending client meetings and industry events.

Skills

Technical authority FRAEW

PAS 9980

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Technical writing

Building Safety Act knowledge

EWS1 signatory status

Education

Degree in fire engineering/building surveying

Chartered membership (IFE/RICS/CIOB)

Job description

Harmony Fire in London seeks a Principal Fire Engineer to act as the technical authority for the London Consultancy team. You will lead complex FRAEW‑based fire engineering commissions, set quality standards, and mentor engineers while collaborating with the Head of Consultancy on strategy and business development.

The role requires chartered fire engineering expertise, proven leadership of large portfolios, and deep knowledge of PAS 9980 and the Building Safety Act.