Principal Fire Safety Engineer

Kaminskyconsulting; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in safety engineering is seeking a Principal Fire Safety Engineer to lead projects in Manchester, focusing on high-hazard industries. The role involves developing innovative safety strategies, ensuring compliance with UK regulations, and mentoring teams. The ideal candidate should have proven project delivery experience and a thorough understanding of safety regulations. This position offers competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering medium-to-large scale projects.
• Extensive knowledge of UK safety regulations and standards.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver projects across high-hazard facilities.
• Develop bespoke safety strategies and assessments.
• Provide technical leadership to meet regulatory requirements.

Skills

Project delivery

Knowledge of UK safety regulations

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Job description

Principal Fire Safety Engineer

Kaminsky Consulting

Permanent position, up to £95,000 per annum (DOE), flexible working arrangements available (hybrid or remote).

We are seeking a Principal Fire Safety Engineer to join a market leading consultancy, supporting high‑hazard industries such as chemical, oil & gas, clean energy, nuclear, and manufacturing. As Principal, you will lead the delivery of projects from concept through to completion, providing technical direction and ensuring compliance with UK regulations and international standards. You will develop innovative strategies for high‑hazard environments, manage and mentor a team, and act as a trusted advisor to major clients across multiple sectors. This position offers the opportunity to shape and grow the safety capability within a thriving risk‑management team, while contributing to the wider success of a global consultancy. Additionally, you will play a key role in client engagement, regulatory liaison, and supporting business development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver projects across high‑hazard and complex facilities.
• Develop bespoke safety strategies, assessments, and scenario analyses.
• Oversee modelling activities and interpret results.
• Advise on prevention, protection, detection, suppression, and control measures.
• Prepare technical proposals, reports, and cost estimates for clients.
• Engage with design teams, contractors, regulators, and key stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership to ensure projects meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering medium‑to‑large scale projects.
• Extensive knowledge of UK safety regulations and standards (Approved Document B, BS 9999, BS 9991, PD 7974, etc.).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and report‑writing skills.

Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Computer and Network Security

Please apply directly or contact Sean Turner at E3R for further information regarding this Principal Fire Safety Engineer opportunity.

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