Job Description
A forward-thinking, multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a Principal Fire Safety Consultant to take a leading role within their established fire engineering team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Fire Safety Consultant to work on complex, large-scale projects across sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare, and infrastructure.
The successful Principal Fire Safety Consultant will be a key figure within the team, combining technical delivery with leadership responsibilities. This Principal Fire Safety Consultant position offers the chance to influence project direction, mentor junior consultants, and play a pivotal role in client engagement.
The Principal Fire Safety Consultant's Role
The appointed Principal Fire Safety Consultant will lead multiple projects simultaneously, overseeing fire strategy development from concept through to completion.
This Principal Fire Safety Consultant will be responsible for producing detailed fire safety strategies, evacuation plans, and fire management solutions tailored to each project.
A key part of this Principal Fire Safety Consultant role will involve carrying out advanced fire risk assessments, alongside fire and smoke modelling, including radiated heat calculations.
The Principal Fire Safety Consultant will collaborate closely with architects, design teams, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with UK fire safety standards and deliver practical, innovative solutions.
The Principal Fire Safety Consultant
The ideal Principal Fire Safety Consultant will hold a relevant degree in Fire Engineering or a related discipline, with a strong technical background in fire strategy and modelling. Chartered status is highly desirable for this Principal Fire Safety Consultant, alongside membership with a recognised professional body.
Key requirements:
- Degree in Fire Engineering or similar
- Strong experience delivering fire strategies across multiple sectors
- Proven ability in fire risk assessments and modelling
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent client-facing and communication skills
In Return?
- 60,000 - 75,000
- Hybrid working arrangements
- 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private healthcare
- Pension scheme
- Professional membership fees paid
- Clear route to Director-level progression
- Opportunity to lead high-profile, complex projects
If you are a Fire Professional looking for new career opportunities then please call Lauren Banks on (phone number removed).
Ref: LB 21875
Fire Consultant/ Fire Risk Assessment/ Fire Strategy / Fire Safety Engineering / Building Safety / Fire Compliance / Fire Modelling / Fire Consultancy / Building Regulations / Fire Risk/ Senior Fire/ Senior
