Principal Fire Engineer

Overview

Vacancy No 5512
Vacancy Title Principal Fire Engineer
Location UK (Hybrid/Flexible)
Scotland (Glasgow/Edinburgh)

The Opportunity

Join one of the UK's leading fire engineering consultancies and take the lead on complex, high-impact projects that shape the safety of the built environment. As a Principal Fire Engineer you will combine technical excellence with leadership—driving project delivery, mentoring future talent, and influencing innovative fire safety solutions across multiple sectors. This is an opportunity to play a key role in a growing business where your expertise and ideas will have real impact.

About Our Company

We create safe spaces—and that starts with our people. Our culture is built on collaboration, development, and shared success. With offices across the UK & Europe we are trusted by leading clients to deliver high-quality fire engineering and risk management solutions.

Why Join Us?

With our client, your career potential is significant. Over 50% of senior management in the UK and Ireland began in junior roles and progressed into leadership positions.

We provide structured support, coaching, and mentorship to help you achieve Chartered status, guided by experienced professionals including former review panel members and Chartered Engineers.

You will work on high-profile and technically complex projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across Fire Engineering, Facades, Structures, and Assurance & Risk Management Services.

What's in It for You?

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive salary package
• Comprehensive healthcare and cash plan (including GP, dental, and optical)
• Generous annual leave, including additional days over Christmas and New Year
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme (up to £3,000)
• Regular team incentives and social events

The Role

As a Principal Fire Engineer, you will take a leading role in delivering complex fire engineering projects across all stages of the project lifecycle. You will manage projects, lead teams, and provide expert technical advice while contributing to business development and client relationships.

You will act as both a technical authority and mentor, ensuring high-quality delivery and supporting the development of engineers within your team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale and technically complex fire engineering projects from inception to completion
• Act as Project Manager, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
• Provide expert fire engineering advice throughout all project stages, including construction
• Lead and mentor engineers, supporting their professional development
• Manage team workload, financial performance, and project pipeline
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Support and contribute to business development activities
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and internal quality procedures
• Manage commercial aspects including budgeting, invoicing, and resource planning
• Stay informed on industry developments and share knowledge across the business

Requirements

• Engineering degree (BEng, MEng, MSc or equivalent, accredited by the Engineering Council)
• Membership with a relevant professional body such as Institution of Fire Engineers, Chartered Association of Building Engineers, or Engineers Ireland
• Working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or holding Interim CEng

Behaviours and Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and role modelling capability
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented
• Professional conduct with high integrity
• Excellent client-facing and consultancy skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Effective interpersonal and team collaboration skills

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling for smoke movement

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