Job Description

Shape the Future of Fire Engineering with an Employee-Owned Consultancy

An opportunity for a Principal Fire Engineer has arisen to join an award-winning construction and property consultancy, proudly employee-owned and driven by a shared commitment to quality, innovation, and client satisfaction.

As a Principal Fire Engineer, you will take the lead on delivering complex fire safety strategies, designing fire-safe solutions, guiding multi-disciplinary teams, and driving best practice across the business. This is your chance to combine technical expertise with leadership in a consultancy where your voice matters, your contribution is valued, and you benefit directly from the company's success.

The Role of the Principal Fire Engineer

1. Lead fire engineering projects from initial concept to completion, ensuring compliance, innovation, and exceptional quality.
2. Deliver a wide range of fire safety strategies and solutions.
3. Provide strategic advice to clients, design teams, and stakeholders on fire safety matters.
4. Mentor and develop engineers across the team, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
5. Take ownership of project delivery, budget management, and client satisfaction.
6. Support business growth through client relationship building and proposal development.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree-qualified in Fire Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Significant experience delivering fire safety strategies across diverse sectors.
• Chartered status (CEng / MIFireE) or working towards it.
• A proven leader with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of UK fire safety legislation, codes, and standards.

What's on Offer

• Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 dependent on experience.
• Be part of a 100% employee-owned business where everyone shares in the success, including up to £3,600 tax-free bonus.
• Work on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the UK.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Car allowance.
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Private Medical care, with the option to extend to family members (at cost).
• Bonus scheme.
• Gym membership loans.
• Professional subscription covered.

If you are ready to take the next step in your fire engineering career and join a consultancy where you truly have a stake in the future, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch with Megan Cole at Brandon James if you are a fire engineer of any level considering your opportunities.