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Principal Fire Engineer

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Posted on May 26, 2026 by CV-Library
Sale, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£80k - £95k Annual
Full-Time
A leading specialist fire consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Fire Engineer to join their expanding the North West Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically accomplished Principal Fire Engineer to work on complex high-rise, residential, commercial and mixed-use developments across the UK.

The successful Principal Fire Engineer will join an established team delivering fire strategy, fire engineering and building safety consultancy services to major developers, housing providers and design teams. This Principal Fire Engineer role offers clear progression, project leadership responsibility and hybrid working flexibility.

The Principal Fire Engineer's Role

The appointed Principal Fire Engineer will lead complex fire engineering commissions across a wide range of sectors, supporting clients through planning, design and construction stages.

The Principal Fire Engineer will take responsibility for:

Producing and reviewing fire strategies
Advising on Building Regulations and Building Safety Act compliance
Supporting Gateway submissions for high-risk buildings
Leading client and multidisciplinary design meetings
Mentoring Graduate and Senior Fire Engineers
Reviewing smoke control and evacuation strategies
Supporting external wall and façade fire safety mattersThe Principal Fire Engineer will also contribute towards business development activities and support the continued growth of the consultancy's fire engineering division.

The Principal Fire Engineer

The successful Principal Fire Engineer should ideally have:

Degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline
Extensive consultancy experience within fire engineering
Strong understanding of UK fire legislation and Approved Document B
Experience leading complex projects independently
Excellent technical report writing ability
Chartered status or working towards chartership desirable

In Return?

£80,000 - £95,000 salary
Annual bonus
Private healthcare
Enhanced pension contribution
Hybrid working arrangement
Clear progression to Associate and Director level
Ongoing CPD and professional development
25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysRef: LB5969

Fire Engineer / Fire Engineering / Fire Strategy / ADB / BS 9999 / BS 9991 / BS 7974 / IFE / IFSM / Chartered Fire Engineer / CEng / MIFireE / FIFireE / Fire Safety Design / Building Safety Act / Fire Safety Compliance / Fire Safety Consultancy / Fire Risk Management

Reference: 225154508

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CV-Library

Principal Fire Engineer

CV-Library

Posted on May 26, 2026 by CV-Library

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Sale, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£80k - £95k Annual
Full-Time
A leading specialist fire consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Fire Engineer to join their expanding the North West Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically accomplished Principal Fire Engineer to work on complex high-rise, residential, commercial and mixed-use developments across the UK.

The successful Principal Fire Engineer will join an established team delivering fire strategy, fire engineering and building safety consultancy services to major developers, housing providers and design teams. This Principal Fire Engineer role offers clear progression, project leadership responsibility and hybrid working flexibility.

The Principal Fire Engineer's Role

The appointed Principal Fire Engineer will lead complex fire engineering commissions across a wide range of sectors, supporting clients through planning, design and construction stages.

The Principal Fire Engineer will take responsibility for:

Producing and reviewing fire strategies
Advising on Building Regulations and Building Safety Act compliance
Supporting Gateway submissions for high-risk buildings
Leading client and multidisciplinary design meetings
Mentoring Graduate and Senior Fire Engineers
Reviewing smoke control and evacuation strategies
Supporting external wall and façade fire safety mattersThe Principal Fire Engineer will also contribute towards business development activities and support the continued growth of the consultancy's fire engineering division.

The Principal Fire Engineer

The successful Principal Fire Engineer should ideally have:

Degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline
Extensive consultancy experience within fire engineering
Strong understanding of UK fire legislation and Approved Document B
Experience leading complex projects independently
Excellent technical report writing ability
Chartered status or working towards chartership desirable

In Return?

£80,000 - £95,000 salary
Annual bonus
Private healthcare
Enhanced pension contribution
Hybrid working arrangement
Clear progression to Associate and Director level
Ongoing CPD and professional development
25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysRef: LB5969

Fire Engineer / Fire Engineering / Fire Strategy / ADB / BS 9999 / BS 9991 / BS 7974 / IFE / IFSM / Chartered Fire Engineer / CEng / MIFireE / FIFireE / Fire Safety Design / Building Safety Act / Fire Safety Compliance / Fire Safety Consultancy / Fire Risk Management
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Reference: 225154508

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