Principal Fire Engineer

You will provide technical leadership across a diverse range of sectors including healthcare, education, commercial, residential, life sciences, and large-scale regeneration projects. Working closely with architects, engineers, and clients, you will shape fire safety strategies from concept through to delivery., * Leading the delivery of performance-based and prescriptive fire strategies

• Providing expert input across all project stages
• Overseeing CFD fire and smoke modelling, evacuation modelling, and smoke control strategies
• Acting as technical lead on complex, multidisciplinary projects and bids
• Engaging directly with clients, design teams, and approval authorities
• Supporting business growth and mentoring junior engineers

This is a senior, client-facing role ideal for a technically strong fire engineer who enjoys leading projects, influencing design, and mentoring others., * Proven experience delivering fire strategies for complex buildings

• Strong knowledge of UK regulations and standards (ADB, BS 9991, BS 9999, NFPA, EN guidance)
• Proficient with tools such as FDS, PyroSim, Pathfinder, or similar
• Comfortable leading client discussions and technical workshops
• Background in a consultancy and multidisciplinary environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Fire Engineering or a related discipline
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership (IFE or equivalent)

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• High-quality projects across multiple sectors
• Strong focus on professional development and career progression
• Supportive, collaborative team culture