Principal Fire Engineer

Join an Award-Winning Fire Engineering Consultancy

An 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.

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