Job Description

Principal Fire Safety Engineer

Fire Strategy & Fire Safety Engineering Consultancy

75,000 - 105,000 per year + benefits | Full-time

UK-based | Remote hybrid | Occasional UK meetings

Job Overview

Our client is a well-established

fire safety engineering and fire strategy consultancy

, providing specialist

fire safety engineering, regulatory fire strategy and building safety advisory services

across complex and higher-risk buildings throughout the UK.

Due to continued growth and an increasing portfolio of

regulator-facing and higher-risk projects

, they are seeking to appoint a

Principal Fire Safety Engineer

to provide senior technical leadership, strategic fire safety input and oversight of complex fire strategy delivery.

This role is suited to an experienced

fire safety engineer

with strong expertise in

fire strategy, performance-based fire safety design and UK fire safety regulation

, who is comfortable leading projects, advising clients and engaging directly with regulators.

This is a

UK-based remote hybrid role

. Applicants must be based in the UK and able to attend key client, design team and regulatory meetings as required.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and delivery of

fire safety strategies

from early concept through detailed design, construction and handover, including

performance-based fire safety solutions

where appropriate. Undertake, review and technically sign off complex

fire safety engineering analyses

, including means of escape, smoke control strategy, fire and smoke spread assessments, CFD and evacuation modelling, and structural fire safety assessments. Provide senior-level

fire safety and regulatory advisory input

on complex and higher-risk buildings, including Gateway submissions and engagement with Building Control and approval authorities. Act as the lead fire safety engineering representative at client meetings, design team workshops, regulator meetings and technical reviews. Oversee multiple fire safety engineering projects, managing

scope, programme, fees, risk and quality

, including preparation of fee proposals, technical scopes and variations. Mentor, supervise and technically review the work of graduate, intermediate and senior fire safety engineers, supporting professional development and progression towards chartership. Contribute to the continued growth and reputation of the consultancy through strong client relationships, repeat work and technical leadership.
Skills & Technical Competence

Deep understanding of

UK fire safety legislation and guidance

, including Building Regulations, Approved Document B, BS 9991, BS 9999 and associated standards. Strong experience developing, reviewing and defending

fire safety strategies

that withstand scrutiny from regulators, insurers and third-party reviewers. Experience with

fire and smoke modelling

,

evacuation modelling

and/or

structural fire safety analysis

, or strong capability to critically review and interpret modelling outputs produced by others. Proven ability to develop

performance-based fire safety solutions

, including equivalence arguments and qualitative or quantitative risk assessments. High standard of written communication, capable of producing and peer-reviewing

fire safety engineering reports, technical notes and regulatory submissions

.
Experience & Qualifications

Typically

8-12+ years' experience

in

fire safety engineering and fire strategy consultancy

, with significant involvement in complex and higher-risk projects. Degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering or a related engineering discipline (e.g. structural or mechanical), with a postgraduate fire safety or fire engineering specialism preferred. Chartered or working towards

IEng or CEng

(via IFE, CIBSE, EI or similar), often acting as a technical reviewer or mentor for other engineers. Demonstrable track record leading

fire safety strategy development and coordination

across multiple RIBA stages and building sectors.
Salary & Benefits

75,000 - 105,000 per annum

, depending on experience Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Involvement in complex, regulator-facing and higher-risk fire safety projects Senior technical leadership role within a respected fire safety consultancy Influence over technical standards, project delivery and team development
Additional Information (Important)

Applicants must be

currently based in the UK

Applicants must have the

unrestricted right to work in the UK

Visa sponsorship is not available

Fully remote working from outside the UK is not available for this role
How to Apply

Applications should be made via Indeed with an up-to-date CV.
Suitable candidates will be contacted for a confidential discussion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 75,000.00-105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Work from home
Application question(s):

Are you currently based in the UK and able to attend UK client, design team and regulator meetings as required? Do you have 8+ years' experience delivering fire safety engineering and fire strategy within a consultancy or design-led environment? Have you led the development and delivery of fire safety strategies for complex or higher-risk buildings (e.g. high-rise residential, commercial, healthcare, transport)? Are you confident leading fire safety engineering engagement with Building Control, regulators, Fire and Rescue Services or third-party reviewers, including responding to technical challenges? Do you have experience developing or reviewing performance-based fire safety solutions, including equivalence arguments and qualitative or quantitative risk assessments? Have you been responsible for managing fees, scope, programme, risk and quality across multiple fire safety engineering projects? Do you currently mentor, technically review or manage other fire safety engineers?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London