Principal Fire Engineer

Brandon James

  • Manchester
  • £65,000-75,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
Join an Award-Winning Fire Engineering ConsultancyAn independent, multi-award-winning fire engineering consultancy renowned for delivering innovative, compliant, and practical fire safety solutions across the UK and internationally are looking to appoint a principal fire engineer in their busy Manchester office.As a Principal Fire Engineer in the Manchester office, you will play a key role in leading high-profile projects, mentoring a talented engineering team, and driving technical innovation. This is an opportunity to step into a senior position within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where your expertise will shape the built environment for decades to come.The Role of the Principal Fire Engineer
  • Lead the delivery of fire engineering projects from concept through to completion, ensuring technical excellence and compliance.
  • Provide strategic and technical advice to clients, design teams, and stakeholders.
  • Manage and mentor engineers at various levels, supporting their professional growth and development.
  • Oversee project budgets, timelines, and quality assurance processes.
  • Contribute to business development through client relationship management and proposal writing.
About the Principal Fire Engineer
  • Degree-qualified in Fire Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Significant experience in fire engineering, ideally with Chartered status (CEng/MIFireE).
  • Proven ability to lead complex projects and manage client relationships.
  • Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation, standards, and design codes.
  • A collaborative leader with a passion for innovation and technical excellence.
What’s on Offer
  • Competitive salaries, £65,000 – £75,000 dependent on experience
  • Discretionary Bonus, up to £3,600 tax free due to employee-owned benefit
  • Work with industry leaders on some of the UK’s most exciting and challenging projects.
  • Private healthcare and gym membership discounts
  • Professional membership covered
  • Season ticket loan for travel assistance
  • Salary sacrifices pension scheme (Employer pays 10%)
  • Regular social events
  • A collaborative, supportive environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Ongoing CPD, mentoring, and professional development support.
  • Flexible working arrangements and a focus on work-life balance.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package, reflective of your skills and expertise.
If you are a Principal Fire Engineer, or a fire engineer or any level considering your opportunities, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James.REF: 3289868

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