Principal Fire Engineer

BRANDON JAMES LIMITED · UK wide

Principal Fire Engineer at BRANDON JAMES LIMITED, across the UK, paying £70,000 - £90,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£70,000 - £90,000 per annum
Location
UK wide
Contract
Permanent
Posted
2 months ago
Closes
29 Oct 2026

Reference https://brandonjames.co.uk/job/principal-fire-engineer

About the role

A well-established fire safety consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Fire Engineer to join their growing team, delivering high-quality fire engineering solutions across a varied portfolio of projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident Principal Fire Engineer who is looking to take a senior role within a professional consultancy environment, supporting complex fire safety projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use and high-rise buildings.

The Principal Fire Engineer’s Role

The successful Principal Fire Engineer will be responsible for leading fire engineering projects from early design stages through to completion, providing clear technical advice to clients, design teams and key stakeholders.

The Principal Fire Engineer will produce fire strategies, review building designs, advise on Building Regulations compliance, and support wider project teams with practical, commercially aware fire safety solutions.

The Principal Fire Engineer will also mentor junior members of the team, contribute to technical development, attend design team meetings, and help maintain strong client relationships throughout each project.

The Principal Fire Engineer

The successful Principal Fire Engineer will have:

  • Proven experience within fire engineering consultancy
  • Strong knowledge of Approved Document B and relevant British Standards
  • Experience producing fire strategies for a range of building types
  • A strong understanding of Building Regulations and fire safety legislation
  • Experience liaising with clients, architects, contractors and approving authorities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • A degree in Fire Engineering, Structural Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline

Chartered status, or working towards Chartered status with the IFE, would be highly desirable.

Experience with fire modelling, evacuation modelling, CFD analysis, smoke control, external wall assessments or complex residential schemes would also be advantageous.

In Return?

  • £70,000 – £90,000
  • Bonus scheme
  • Hybrid working
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Private healthcare
  • Pension contribution
  • Professional membership fees paid
  • Clear progression route
  • Support towards Chartership
  • Varied and technically interesting projects

This is a strong opportunity for a driven Principal Fire Engineer looking to join a respected fire safety consultancy and take a senior role within their expanding fire engineering team.

Ref: LB27056

If you are Fire Safety Professional considering your career opportunities, then contact Lauren Banks at Brandon James on [phone removed].

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: https://brandonjames.co.uk/job/principal-fire-engineer · Posted 2 months ago · Closes 29 Oct 2026 · Listed via BRANDON JAMES LIMITED

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