Principal Fire Safety Engineer

Gaia Talent; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaia Talent is seeking a Principal Fire Safety Engineer to join an established Dublin-based infrastructure team. You will lead fire safety strategies, guide project teams, and deliver complex designs from inception to completion while liaising with public and private clients across sectors.

The role requires a strong background in fire safety engineering, knowledge of Irish legislation, and excellent communication skills. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Fire Safety Engineering or equivalent.
• Postgraduate experience in an engineering consultancy or similar environment.
• Master’s degree in Fire Safety Engineering is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety design, Irish legislation, building regulations and construction technology.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Presentation and stakeholder management abilities.
• Organisation skills with ability to prioritise workloads.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver fire safety strategies for building and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare technical reports, fire safety assessments and design documentation.
• Produce fire safety design drawings and review drawings by peers.
• Conduct fire risk assessments and surveys of existing buildings.
• Undertake site inspections under BC(A)R 2014 where required.
• Review design proposals and material submittals.
• Provide technical leadership to junior engineers and team members.
• Manage multiple projects within budgets and programmes.
• Build relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Contribute to the team’s technical expertise and network.

Skills

Fire safety design

Irish regulations

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Safety Engineering

MSc in Fire Safety Engineering (desirable)

Job description

An established engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Fire Safety Engineer to join its Infrastructure team in Dublin. The role involves delivering fire safety engineering design and providing technical guidance across a diverse portfolio of building and infrastructure projects.

You will work with public and private sector clients across transport, leisure, education, commercial, healthcare, industrial, storage and residential developments. This position offers the opportunity to lead fire safety strategies, advise project teams and contribute to the successful delivery of complex projects from inception through to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver fire safety strategies for a variety of building and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and project requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, fire safety assessments and supporting design documentation.
• Produce fire safety design drawings and review drawings prepared by other team members.
• Conduct fire risk assessments and surveys of existing buildings.
• Undertake site inspections as required under Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (BC(A)R).
• Review contractor and design team proposals, technical submissions and material submittals.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers and other team members.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring delivery within agreed budgets and programmes.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, colleagues and other project stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of the team's technical expertise and professional network.

About You:

• Bachelor's degree (Level 8) in Fire Safety Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Relevant postgraduate experience in an engineering consultancy or similar professional environment.
• A Master's degree (MSc) in Fire Safety Engineering is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety design, Irish legislation, building regulations and construction technology.
• Experience preparing fire safety strategies, technical reports and design documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong presentation, client-facing and stakeholder management abilities.
• Effective organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing deadlines.
• A collaborative, proactive approach and the confidence to take responsibility for technical delivery.
• A qualification suitable for progression towards Chartered Engineer status with Engineers Ireland is preferred.
• Full driving licence and access to personal transport.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Training, professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Opportunities to work on varied, technically challenging projects across multiple sectors.
• International remote-working opportunities and flexible annual leave.