Principal Fire Engineer

<p>Job Description</p><br>Scroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks.<br><p>We’re delighted to be working with a highly reputable company based in Norwich, which is seeking an experienced Principal Fire Engineer to join their growing team based in the Norwich area.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering innovative fire safety solutions on diverse and challenging projects, travelling across the UK, predominantly in the South of England and Greater London.</p><p>Offering hybrid working, excellent benefits, and genuine scope for career progression, this role is ideal for a motivated professional looking to take a senior step in their fire engineering career.</p><p>The successful Principal Fire Engineer will be offered:</p><ul><li>A basic salary between £100,000 – £120,000 (dependent on experience)</li><li>Company Car or Car Allowance</li><li>Competitive Pension Scheme</li><li>Generous holiday entitlement</li><li>Free on-site parking</li><li>Career Progression and Ongoing Professional Development</li></ul><p>Working hours:</p><ul><li>Full-time</li><li>8:30am – 4:30pm</li><li>Hybrid (days in office vary)</li><li>Overnight stays may be required (Expenses paid)</li></ul><p>To be considered for the Principal Fire Engineer role:</p><ul><li>Chartered Engineer (CEng) registered with the Engineering Council</li><li>Minimum 10 years post-graduate fire engineering experience</li><li>Accredited degree (BEng/MEng) in Fire Engineering or cognate discipline</li><li>Full professional membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (MIFireE or above) or equivalent</li><li>Proven delivery of fire strategies for complex and higher-risk buildings</li><li>Experience working across multiple sites nationally, including regular travel across UK: Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Greater London, Bedfordshire…</li><li>UK Driving License</li><li>In-depth knowledge of UK Building Regulations, British Standards and Wider Engineering Codes.</li><li>Strong communication skills, written or verbal.</li></ul><p>As a Principal Fire Engineer, your role will involve:</p><ul><li>Applying advanced fire engineering principles to complex buildings and fire scenarios</li><li>Ensure fire safety compliance through detailed understanding and application of UK Building Regulations, British Standards and relevant international codes. xwzovoh </li><li>Advise on escape routes, evacuation strategies, fire service access and structural fire resistance, while assisting clients in negotiations with fire authorities, building control, and other regulatory bodies.</li><li>Leading national fire engineering delivery across multiple projects</li><li>Managing, mentoring, and supporting surveyors and junior fire engineers</li><li>Taking responsibility for technical assurance and applying professional judgement</li><li>Communicating complex fire engineering concepts clearly to clients, regulators, and internal teams</li><li>Leading regulatory discussions with Building Control and Fire Authorities</li><li>Contributing to CPD, internal training, and the professional development pathway</li></ul>