Principal Fire Engineer
27 days ago
Norwich
| Principal Fire Engineer | £100,000–£120,000 + Car or Allowance | Hybrid Working | Are you an experienced Fire Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a highly reputable and growing consultancy? We're delighted to be working with an established company based in Norwich, seeking a Principal Fire Engineer to join their expanding team. This is a senior opportunity to lead the delivery of innovative fire safety solutions across a diverse range of complex projects, working with high-risk buildings and clients throughout the UK, with a focus on the South of England and Greater London. The Role As a Principal Fire Engineer, you will: • Apply advanced fire engineering principles to complex buildings and fire safety scenarios, • Develop and deliver fire strategies for complex and higher-risk buildings, • Ensure fire safety compliance through detailed application of UK Building Regulations, British Standards, and relevant engineering codes, • Provide expert advice on escape routes, evacuation strategies, fire service access, and structural fire resistance, • Support clients in negotiations with Building Control, Fire Authorities, and other regulatory bodies, • Lead fire engineering delivery across multiple national projects, • Take responsibility for technical assurance and provide expert professional judgement, • Manage, mentor, and support surveyors and junior fire engineers, • Communicate complex fire engineering concepts clearly to clients, regulators, and internal teams, • Lead regulatory discussions and contribute to CPD, internal training, and professional development programmes Principal Fire Engineer Requirements: • Chartered Engineer (CEng) registered with the Engineering Council, • Minimum 10 years' post-graduate fire engineering experience, • Accredited degree (BEng/MEng) in Fire Engineering or a related discipline, • Full professional membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (MIFireE or above) or equivalent, • Proven experience delivering fire strategies for complex and higher-risk buildings, • Experience working across multiple national sites with regular UK travel, • In-depth knowledge of UK Building Regulations, British Standards, and wider engineering codes, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Full UK driving licence Working Hours • Full-time position, • Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm, • Hybrid working (office attendance varies), • Overnight stays may be required, with expenses covered What's on Offer? • Basic salary of £100,000–£120,000 depending on experience, • Company car or car allowance, • Competitive pension scheme, • Generous holiday entitlement, • Free on-site parking, • Hybrid working flexibility, • Career progression opportunities, • Ongoing professional development and CPD support Apply Today! If you're a Chartered Fire Engineer looking for a senior technical role where you can lead complex projects, influence fire safety solutions, and progress your career within a respected consultancy, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now, and we'll review your application within 48 hours. Suitable candidates will be contacted directly.