Principal Fire Engineer

A growing fire engineering consultancy is looking for a Principal Fire Engineer to join their UK team.

This Principal Fire Engineer role offers the opportunity to lead complex fire safety projects across the built environment within a collaborative and forward-thinking technical environment.

The consultancy delivers specialist fire safety advice across multiple sectors, supporting clients throughout the full project lifecycle to help create safer buildings.

This position suits an experienced Principal Fire Engineer who enjoys technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and delivering innovative fire engineering solutions.

The Principal Fire Engineer will lead major fire engineering projects and act as a key technical authority within project teams. The Principal Fire Engineer will oversee project delivery, support client relationships, and guide engineers through complex technical challenges.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading large or technically complex fire engineering projects across multiple stages of the project lifecycle
• Acting as Project Manager for major commissions, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to high technical standards
• Managing and mentoring Fire Engineers and supporting their professional development
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders
• Contributing to business development through repeat work and identifying new opportunities
• Managing project resources, budgets, risk, and commercial performance
• Staying informed on fire safety legislation, codes, and industry best practice

The successful Principal Fire Engineer will demonstrate strong technical capability alongside leadership and consultancy skills.

Requirements include:

• Engineering Council accredited BEng (Hons), MEng, MSc, or equivalent qualification
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as IFE, CABE, or Engineers Ireland
• Working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong client-facing consultancy experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects and mentor engineering teams

The Principal Fire Engineer will join a supportive consultancy environment that values career progression and technical development.

Benefits typically include:

• £65,000-£70,000
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support
• Generous annual leave including additional holiday over the Christmas period
• Structured professional development and support toward Chartership
• Referral bonuses and team social initiatives

This Principal Fire Engineer role offers an excellent opportunity to influence high-profile fire engineering projects while advancing a long-term career in fire safety consultancy.

If you are a passive fire or other fire safety professional and considering your career opportunities, then contact Lauren Banks at Brandon James .