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Principal Fire Engineer

Job Description

A leading fire engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Principal Fire Engineer to their expanding Glasgow team. This position offers an experienced Principal Fire Engineer the opportunity to lead technically complex projects, manage key client relationships and play an important role in the development of the regional fire engineering offering.



The Principal Fire Engineer's Role

The Principal Fire Engineer will take responsibility for major fire engineering commissions across residential, commercial, healthcare, education, infrastructure and large mixed-use schemes.

The Principal Fire Engineer will lead the development of performance-based fire strategies, provide high-level technical guidance and oversee projects from early design through construction and completion.

The role will include reviewing complex fire engineering solutions, managing project teams, undertaking technical peer reviews and liaising with clients, architects, contractors and regulatory authorities.

The Principal Fire Engineer will also mentor engineers, support business development and contribute to the technical direction of the wider team.



The Principal Fire Engineer

The successful Principal Fire Engineer will ideally have:

  • A degree in Fire Engineering or a closely related discipline

  • Extensive UK fire engineering consultancy experience

  • Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, fire safety legislation and British Standards

  • Experience leading complex projects and multidisciplinary teams

  • Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional standing

  • Membership of the IFE, CIBSE or another relevant institution

  • Strong commercial and client-management experience



In Return?

The Principal Fire Engineer will receive:

  • £75,000 - £80,000 salary

  • 25-30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

  • Hybrid and flexible working

  • Pension contribution

  • Private medical cover

  • Performance-related bonus

  • Professional subscriptions paid

  • Enhanced CPD and leadership training

  • Regular salary reviews

  • Flexible benefits package

  • Clear progression towards Associate or Director level

  • Excellent long-term career prospects

This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Fire Engineer seeking a senior Glasgow position offering technical influence, client exposure and genuine progression.

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