Principal Fire Safety Engineer

1 day ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom E3 Recruitment Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

This is a days-based permanent position offering up to £95,000 per annum DOE, with flexible working arrangements available (hybrid or remote), alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

We are seeking a Principal Fire Safety Engineer to join a market leading consultancy, supporting high-hazard industries such as chemical, oil & gas, clean energy, nuclear, and manufacturing.

As a Principal Fire Safety Engineer, you will lead the delivery of projects from concept through to completion, providing technical direction and ensuring compliance with UK regulations and international standards. You will develop innovative strategies for high-hazard environments, manage and mentor a team, and act as a trusted advisor to major clients across multiple sectors.

This position offers the opportunity to shape and grow the safety capability within a thriving risk management team, while contributing to the wider success of a global consultancy. You will also play a key role in client engagement, regulatory liaison, and supporting business development initiatives.

Principal Fire Safety Engineer Responsibilities:

  • Lead and deliver projects across high-hazard and complex facilities.
  • Develop bespoke safety strategies, assessments, and scenario analyses.
  • Oversee modelling activities and interpret results.
  • Advise on prevention, protection, detection, suppression, and control measures.
  • Prepare technical proposals, reports, and cost estimates for clients.
  • Engage with design teams, contractors, regulators, and key stakeholders.
  • Provide technical leadership to ensure projects meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Principal Fire Safety Engineer Requirements:

  • Proven experience delivering medium-to-large scale projects.
  • Extensive knowledge of UK safety regulations and standards (Approved Document B, BS 9999, BS 9991, PD 7974, etc.).
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and report writing skills.

Please apply direct or contact Sean Turner at E3R for further information regarding this Principal Fire Safety Engineer opportunity.

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