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Vacancy Title Principal Fire Engineer
Location UK (Hybrid/Flexible)
Dublin
The Opportunity
Join one of the UK's leading fire engineering consultancies and take the lead on complex, high-impact projects that shape the safety of the built environment.
As a Principal Fire Engineer you will combine technical excellence with leadership—driving project delivery, mentoring future talent, and influencing innovative fire safety solutions across multiple sectors.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in a growing business where your expertise and ideas will have real impact.
About Our Company
We create safe spaces—and that starts with our people.
Our culture is built on collaboration, development, and shared success.
With offices across the UK & Europe we are trusted by leading clients to deliver high-quality fire engineering and risk management solutions.
Our values guide everything we do.
They shape our culture, inform our decisions, and drive excellence across our teams.
Why Join Us?
With our client, your career potential is significant.
Over 50% of senior management in the UK and Ireland began in junior roles and progressed into leadership positions.
We provide structured support, coaching, and mentorship to help you achieve Chartered status, guided by experienced professionals including former review panel members and Chartered Engineers.
You will work on high-profile and technically complex projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across Fire Engineering, Facades, Structures, and Assurance & Risk Management Services.
What's in It for You?
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Competitive salary package
Comprehensive healthcare and cash plan (including GP, dental, and optical)
Generous annual leave, including additional days over Christmas and New Year
Refer-a-friend bonus scheme (up to £3,000)
Regular team incentives and social events
The Role
As a Principal Fire Engineer, you will take a leading role in delivering complex fire engineering projects across all stages of the project lifecycle.
You will manage projects, lead teams, and provide expert technical advice while contributing to business development and client relationships.
You will act as both a technical authority and mentor, ensuring high-quality delivery and supporting the development of engineers within your team.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage large-scale and technically complex fire engineering projects from inception to completion
Act as Project Manager, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
Provide expert fire engineering advice throughout all project stages, including construction
Lead and mentor engineers, supporting their professional development
Manage team workload, financial performance, and project pipeline
Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
Support and contribute to business development activitiesEnsure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and internal quality procedures
Manage commercial aspects including budgeting, invoicing, and resource planning
Stay informed on industry developments and share knowledge across the business
Requirements
Engineering degree (BEng, MEng, MSc or equivalent, accredited by the Engineering Council)
Membership with a relevant professional body such as Institution of Fire Engineers, Chartered Association of Building Engineers, or Engineers Ireland
Working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or holding Interim CEng
Behaviours and Soft Skills
Strong leadership and role modelling capability
Self-motivated and goal-oriented
Professional conduct with high integrity
Excellent client-facing and consultancy skills
Strong written and verbal communication
Effective interpersonal and team collaboration skills
Desirable (Not Essential)
Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling for smoke movement
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the built environment while developing your career within a supportive and high-performing team.
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