Principal Fire Engineer

Principal Fire Engineer – UK (Flexible Location)

We are seeking an experienced Principal Fire Engineer to join a growing Fire Engineering team within a multidisciplinary consultancy delivering complex, high-profile projects across the UK.

This is a senior, client-facing role ideal for a technically strong fire engineer who enjoys leading projects, influencing design, and mentoring others.

The Role

You will provide technical leadership across a diverse range of sectors including healthcare, education, commercial, residential, life sciences, and large-scale regeneration projects. Working closely with architects, engineers, and clients, you will shape fire safety strategies from concept through to delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the delivery of performance-based and prescriptive fire strategies

• Providing expert input across all project stages

• Overseeing CFD fire and smoke modelling, evacuation modelling, and smoke control strategies

• Acting as technical lead on complex, multidisciplinary projects and bids

• Engaging directly with clients, design teams, and approval authorities

• Supporting business growth and mentoring junior engineers

About You

• Proven experience delivering fire strategies for complex buildings

• Strong knowledge of UK regulations and standards (ADB, BS 9991, BS 9999, NFPA, EN guidance)

• Proficient with tools such as FDS, PyroSim, Pathfinder, or similar

• Comfortable leading client discussions and technical workshops

• Background in a consultancy and multidisciplinary environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Fire Engineering or a related discipline

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership (IFE or equivalent)

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

• High-quality projects across multiple sectors

• Strong focus on professional development and career progression

• Supportive, collaborative team culture

Location: UK-wide (office-based, hybrid, or flexible)