Principal Fire Engineer

Company: Brandon James
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Location: Greater Manchester
Job Description:

A leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Fire Engineer to join their growing fire engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Fire Engineer to work on complex and high-profile developments while progressing their career within a technically respected consultancy.

The successful Principal Fire Engineer will play a key role in delivering fire safety strategies and technical fire engineering advice across projects from early design stages through to completion.

The Principal Fire Engineer’s Role

  • Delivering fire engineering advice across a wide range of building projects
  • Developing and reviewing fire strategies in line with UK regulations and guidance
  • Undertaking fire, smoke and evacuation modelling using specialist software
  • Attending client, design team and project meetings
  • Working collaboratively with architects, engineers and construction professionals
  • Supporting project delivery across multiple sectors within the built environment

The Principal Fire Engineer

  • Degree qualified in Fire Engineering, Engineering, Physics, Building Services, Architecture or similar
  • Experience within a fire engineering consultancy environment
  • Strong understanding of UK fire regulations and design guidance
  • Experience with fire modelling or analysis tools
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to manage technical deliverables and project deadlines

In Return?

  • 65,000- 75,000
  • Flexible and hybrid working options
  • Support with professional development and chartership
  • Opportunity to work on complex and technically challenging projects
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment

If you are a Principal Fire Engineer considering your next career move, this opportunity offers excellent professional development within a respected consultancy environment.

If you are Fire Safety Professional considering your career opportunities, then contact Lauren Banks at Brandon James on (phone number removed).

Ref: LB21585

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Posted: March 16th, 2026