At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop fire strategies and manage projects across diverse sectors.
- Company: Specialist fire engineering consultancy with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, generous leave, and bonus scheme.
- Other info: Supportive environment with opportunities for technical development.
- Why this job: Gain exposure to complex projects and work towards Chartership.
- Qualifications: BSc/BEng in Fire Engineering and 3 years' experience required.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
A specialist fire engineering consultancy are seeking a Principal Fire Engineer to join their growing team. This opportunity suits a Fire Engineer with consultancy experience who wants exposure to complex projects, technical development and a clear route towards Chartership.
The successful Fire Engineer will work across residential, commercial, healthcare, heritage and sports developments, delivering both code-compliant and performance-based fire engineering solutions.
The Role
- Develop fire strategies across a diverse range of sectors
- Produce technical reports outlining design assumptions, methodologies and recommendations
- Undertake site inspections and support computational modelling where required
- Manage their own projects, deadlines, budgets and financial performance
- Work closely with experienced Fire Engineers and wider multidisciplinary teams
- Attend client, design and internal project meetings
- Research emerging technologies, legislation and fire engineering developments
- Support graduate and junior engineers with their technical development
- Contribute to technical research, articles and industry publications as experience develops
The Fire Engineer
The successful Fire Engineer should ideally have:
- BSc, BEng or higher in Fire Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline
- Minimum 3 years' fire engineering experience
- Strong numerical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams
- Good Microsoft Word and Excel skills
- AIFireE membership would be advantageous
- Experience with Bluebeam or similar software would be beneficial
- A desire to work towards Chartered Engineer status
In Return?
- £80,000-£100,000
- Flexible and hybrid working
- 9-day fortnight
- Generous annual leave and Christmas closure
- Company bonus scheme
- Enhanced pension
- Life assurance
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
Principal Fire Engineer employer: Brandon James Ltd Careers
Join a dynamic and supportive team at our established property and building consultancy in Leeds, where your role as a Structural or Civil Engineer will be both rewarding and impactful. We offer a collaborative work culture that encourages professional growth through mentorship from experienced engineers, exposure to diverse projects, and opportunities for career advancement. With a focus on innovation and client satisfaction, you'll find a fulfilling environment that values your contributions and fosters your development.
