Principal Fire Engineer

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

Principal Fire Engineer

Shape the Future of Fire Engineering with an Employee‑Owned Consultancy.

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

Role Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead fire engineering projects from initial concept to completion, ensuring compliance, innovation, and exceptional quality.
• Deliver on a wide range of
• Provide strategic advice to clients, design teams, and stakeholders on fire safety matters.
• Mentor and develop engineers across the team, 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.

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.

Salary

£65,000 – £75,000 dependent.

Benefits

• 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.
• Car allowance.
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Private medical care, with ability to extend to family members (at cost).
• Bonus scheme.
• Gym membership loans.
• Professional subscription covered.

Contact

Get in touch with Megan Cole at Brandon James if you are a fire engineer of any level considering your opportunities.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level.

Employment Type

Full‑time.

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing; Industries: Education.