Lead Fire Engineer – Employee-Owned, High-Impact Projects

Claudioleoni; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An employee-owned consultancy in the UK is seeking a Principal Fire Engineer to lead fire engineering projects and guide multi-disciplinary teams. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Fire Engineering, significant experience, and in-depth knowledge of UK fire safety legislation. This full-time role offers a salary of £65,000 – £75,000, a supportive work environment, and generous benefits, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Up to £3,600 tax-free bonus

Flexible working

Car allowance

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical care

Bonus scheme

Gym membership loans

Professional subscription covered

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring compliance and quality.
• Provide strategic advice on fire safety matters to clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Take ownership of project delivery, budget management, and client satisfaction.
• Support business growth through client relationship building and proposal development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Fire safety compliance

Technical excellence

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline

Job description

An employee-owned consultancy in the UK is seeking a Principal Fire Engineer to lead fire engineering projects and guide multi-disciplinary teams. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Fire Engineering, significant experience, and in-depth knowledge of UK fire safety legislation. This full-time role offers a salary of £65,000 – £75,000, a supportive work environment, and generous benefits, including flexible working arrangements.