Principal Fire Safety Consultant

A respected and growing fire engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Fire Safety Consultant to join their expanding team.

This opportunity is ideal for a commercially aware Principal Fire Safety Consultant who enjoys managing complex projects, building strong client relationships and delivering innovative fire safety solutions across large-scale developments.

The Principal Fire Safety Consultant’s Role

The successful Principal Fire Safety Consultant will lead the development of fire strategies across a diverse portfolio of projects, with a particular focus on high-rise commercial buildings and large-scale developments. Managing multiple projects simultaneously, they will work closely with clients, design teams and stakeholders to deliver practical, cost-effective and compliant fire safety solutions.

The Principal Fire Safety Consultant will be responsible for comparing and evaluating fire management solutions, conducting Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs), producing high-quality written fire strategies and providing expert technical guidance throughout project lifecycles. A creative and solutions-focused approach will be essential when overcoming complex fire safety challenges.

The Principal Fire Safety Consultant

The ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive experience within fire engineering, fire safety consultancy or a related discipline
• A proven track record of producing and reviewing written fire strategies for complex and high-value developments
• Experience in Commercal Property
• Strong technical knowledge of UK fire safety legislation, Approved Document B, British Standards and industry guidance
• Experience leading fire strategy development across a range of sectors, including high-rise commercial buildings
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional technical standards
• Experience conducting Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) and evaluating fire management solutions
• Excellent client-facing skills with the ability to build and maintain long-term relationships
• A commercial mindset, capable of delivering practical, cost-effective and compliant fire safety solutions
• Strong report-writing, presentation and stakeholder management skills
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as the IFE, IFSM or equivalent (desirable)
• A degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering or a related discipline (preferred)

In Return?

• £65,000 – £75,000 salary
• Bonus potential
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Private healthcare
• Pension contribution
• Professional development and support towards further qualifications
• Opportunity to lead prestigious projects across multiple sectors

This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Fire Safety Consultant looking to take ownership of major projects, strengthen client partnerships and play a key role within a forward-thinking consultancy.

If you are a Fire Professional looking for new career opportunities then please call Lauren Banks on [phone removed].

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