Principal Fire Engineer

Locations: Bristol, Epsom, Glasgow, London or Derby (flexible / hybrid working)

We are working with a leading construction and engineering consultancy recognised globally for delivering design, engineering and project management solutions across major infrastructure and built environment projects.
This organisation offers more than just a job - it provides the opportunity to make a genuine impact, shaping the built environment to benefit future generations and the natural environment.
Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Principal Fire Engineer to join their Building Design Practice. This role sits within a forward-thinking, multi-sector team delivering fire engineering design solutions across a wide range of sectors including Cities & Development, Commercial, Energy, Residential and Transportation.

There is flexibility around location. While much of the current Fire Engineering team is based in Derby and London, there is a clear ambition to grow teams across the North and South West.

The Role

As a Principal Fire Engineer, you will take ownership of your own projects while working collaboratively with other senior team members to strengthen technical capability and support the development of the wider team.

Key Responsibilities

Work across a broad range of sectors, from residential developments to rail transportation and energy facilities

Manage multiple fire engineering projects from inception through to delivery

Ensure compliance with fire safety standards, codes, regulations and legislation

Develop and deliver fire engineering strategies on complex projects

Assess fire-related risks and work collaboratively with design teams to mitigate them

Support delivery of projects within agreed time and cost budgets

Review and comment on the quality of fire safety installations

Lead fire engineering workshops and prepare technical reports

Support tenders for new work and develop strong client relationships

Lead medium-sized projects on a day-to-day basis

Mentor and support junior engineers

About You

Engineering degree (Fire Engineering preferred) or a relevant postgraduate qualification

Proven track record delivering fire safety projects; experience across multiple sectors is advantageous

Experience with fire standards such as BS9999, BS9992, NFPA 130 and EN45545 (desirable)

Fire modelling experience beneficial, particularly beyond the building sector

Associate Member of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), working towards full membership

Working towards Chartership

Strong commercial awareness and client-focused approach

Excellent report-writing skills with a clear and structured style

Flexible attitude and willingness to travel where required

Ability to obtain UK security clearance

Reward & Benefits

You will be offered a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including:

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance

Tailored benefits to support health, wellbeing and lifestyle

Strong investment in training and professional development

Clear career progression within a national and growing fire engineering team

For more information on this exciting opportunity please contact Charmaine Mundy

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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