Senior/Principal Fire Engineer

TipTopJob; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob invites applications for a Senior Fire Engineer or Principal Fire Engineer to join an established multidisciplinary consultancy in Reading, UK. Hybrid or fully remote work options are available, with a competitive salary dependent on experience.

The role focuses on leading fire strategies, risk assessments, and coordination with clients and multidisciplinary teams on data centres, industrial facilities, and commercial projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years relevant experience for Senior level or 10 years experience for Principal level.
• Demonstrable experience in delivering fire strategies and Fire Risk Assessments.
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations, Approved Document B, BS 9999, BS 9991 and BS 7974.
• Experience with both active and passive fire protection systems, including smoke ventilation.
• Excellent technical report writing, project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of fire strategies for new builds, refurbishment and existing buildings.
• Develop prescriptive and performance-based fire engineering solutions in accordance with BS 9999, BS 9991, BS 7974 and Approved Document B.
• Undertake assessments covering means of escape, fire compartmentation, fire resistance, smoke control and evacuation strategies.
• Prepare detailed fire strategy reports, technical assessments and engineering documentation.
• Review architectural, structural and MEP designs to ensure fire safety requirements are incorporated throughout project delivery.

Skills

Fire engineering

Project leadership

Technical reporting

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering / Fire Safety / Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Senior Fire Engineer / Principal Fire Engineer

Location: Reading, UK (Hybrid or Fully Remote)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Type: Full:time, Permanent

An Exciting Opportunity for Experienced Fire Engineers

Are you an experienced Senior Fire Engineer or Principal Fire Engineer looking for your next career move?

An established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy, specialising in engineering and fire safety solutions, is looking to appoint an experienced Fire Engineer to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of technically challenging projects across data centres, industrial facilities, commercial developments and critical infrastructure, taking a leading role in delivering innovative fire engineering solutions.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead projects, influence technical design, work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the continued growth of the fire engineering function.

The Role and Responsibilities

Fire Engineering and Strategy

• Lead the development and delivery of fire strategies for new:build, refurbishment and existing:building projects.
• Develop both prescriptive and performance:based fire engineering solutions in accordance with BS 9999, BS 9991, BS 7974 and Approved Document B.
• Undertake assessments covering means of escape, fire compartmentation, fire resistance, smoke control and evacuation strategies.
• Prepare detailed fire strategy reports, technical assessments and engineering documentation.
• Review architectural, structural and MEP designs to ensure fire safety requirements are effectively incorporated throughout project delivery.

Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Protection

• Lead and deliver Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) across commercial, industrial, data centre and complex facilities.
• Assess fire risks associated with generators, electrical infrastructure, fuel systems and battery energy storage installations.
• Review existing fire safety provisions and advise on compliance with relevant legislation, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Review active fire protection systems, including sprinklers, water mist, gaseous suppression, automatic opening vents (AOVs) and smoke control systems.
• Review fire alarm Cause and Effect matrices, contractor submissions and technical design proposals.
• Undertake or review fire modelling, smoke movement and evacuation assessments.

Project Management and Technical Leadership

• Take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects, managing technical quality, budgets, programmes and client deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, Building Control, fire authorities and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Review technical reports, lead project meetings and provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Contribute to tender submissions, fee proposals and wider business development activities.

About You

We are looking for a technically strong and commercially aware Fire Engineer with the confidence to lead projects, manage client relationships and deliver high:quality engineering solutions.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years relevant experience for Senior level or 10 years experience for Principal level.
• Demonstrable experience in delivering fire strategies and Fire Risk Assessments.
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations, Approved Document B, BS 9999, BS 9991 and BS 7974.
• Experience with both active and passive fire protection systems, including smoke ventilation.
• Excellent technical report writing, project management and communication skills.

Desirable Experience

• CEng, MIFireE or equivalent professional membership, or actively working towards Chartership.