Principal Fire Engineer

Brandon James Ltd

Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 11 days

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

A leading Fire Safety Consultancy in Manchester is seeking an experienced Principal Fire Engineer to join their team.
The role requires a Master's degree in fire engineering or a related field, along with previous fire engineering experience within a UK Consultancy or Architecture firm.
Candidates should ideally have proven leadership expertise and be a member of the Institute of Fire Engineers or a similar professional body.
The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £75,000, along with benefits such as a car allowance, 25 days annual leave, and support with Chartership.
This opportunity allows the successful candidate to lead projects across various sectors while contributing to a collaborative and innovative work environment.

A leading Fire Safety Consultancy, with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional projects, is looking for an experienced Principal Fire Engineer to join their growing team in Manchester.

This innovative, forward-thinking organisation is known for its collaborative culture, and dedication to professional development.

The Principal Fire Engineer's Role

The successful Principal Fire Engineer will take on a pivotal role within the team, leading projects across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

They will provide expert fire safety advice, develop strategies, and ensure compliance with the latest regulations.

Key responsibilities include:

Fire strategy development: Creating strategies for fire safety in new or existing buildings.
Compliance: Ensuring projects meet regulations such as BS 9999, BS 7974, or other relevant standards.
Design solutions: Using tools like CFD modelling to simulate fire and evacuation scenarios.
Client engagement: Providing expert advice on fire safety during planning and construction phases.
Project management: Overseeing the implementation of fire safety measures and mentoring junior engineers' improvement initiatives.

The Principal Fire Engineer

To excel in this role, you should ideally possess:

A Master's degree in fire engineering or a related subject.
A Bachelor's degree in a STEM or engineering field.
Chartered is highly desirable or currently working towards.
Previous fire engineering experience within a UK Consultancy / Architecture firm
Proven expertise in leadership roles is highly desirable.
Membership with the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) or a similar professional body.

In Return?

Competitive salary: £60,000-£75,000.
Car / Travel allowance
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Pension
Support with Chartership
Hybrid working 1-2 days a week
Milage
Expenses
Company phone & laptop
Professional membership fees paid

If you are a Principal Fire Engineer considering your next career opportunity, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact within a respected consultancy while advancing your professional journey.

Ref: SL19902Principal Fire Engineer / Associate Fire Engineer / Fire Safety Consultant / Chartered Fire Engineer

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