Senior Fire Engineer / Principal Fire Engineer

Location: Reading, UK (Hybrid / Fully Remote)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Opportunity

An established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy specialising in engineering and fire safety solutions is seeking an experienced Senior fire engineer or Principal Fire Engineer.

Working across data centres, industrial facilities, commercial buildings and critical infrastructure, the successful candidate will lead fire strategies, fire risk assessments and technical engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

Fire Engineering and Strategies

• Lead fire strategy development for new-build, refurbishment and existing-building projects.
• Deliver prescriptive and performance-based solutions in line with BS 9999, BS 9991, BS 7974 and Approved Document B.
• Assess means of escape, compartmentation, fire resistance, smoke control and evacuation arrangements.
• Prepare fire strategy reports and technical assessments.
• Review architectural, structural and MEP designs throughout project delivery.

Fire Risk Assessments and Protection

• Lead FRAs across commercial, industrial, data centre and complex facilities.
• Assess risks associated with generators, electrical plant, fuel systems and battery energy storage.
• Review fire precautions and advise on compliance with relevant legislation, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Review active fire protection systems, including sprinklers, water mist, gaseous suppression, AOVs and smoke control.
• Review fire alarm Cause & Effect matrices, contractor submissions and technical designs.
• Undertake or review fire modelling, smoke movement and evacuation assessments.

Project Management and Leadership

• Lead projects, managing technical quality, budgets, programmes and deliverables.
• Liaise with clients, Building Control, fire authorities and multidisciplinary teams.
• Review technical reports, lead meetings and mentor junior engineers.
• Support tenders, fee proposals and business development.

Requirements

Essential

• Degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 7+ years'' experience for Senior level or 10+ years for Principal level.
• Proven experience delivering fire strategies and fire risk assessments.
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations, Approved Document B, BS 9999, BS 9991 and BS 7974.
• Experience with active and passive fire protection systems and smoke ventilation.
• Excellent technical reporting, project management and communication skills.

Desirable

• CEng, MIFireE or equivalent professional membership, or working towards Chartership.
• Fire risk assessor certification or registration.
• Experience in data centres, industrial facilities, power generation or critical infrastructure.
• Familiarity with FDS, PyroSim, CFAST, Revit or AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of NFPA and FM Global standards.

What Is on Offer?

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday leave.
• Company pension.
• Flexible hybrid or fully remote working.
• Professional development and Chartership support.
• Exposure to challenging UK and international projects.
• Career progression into technical leadership.
• Supportive team environment, social events and discretionary bonuses.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Senior fire engineer or Principal Fire Engineer looking for your next opportunity, please submit your CV and covering letter through the recruitment contact handling this vacancy.

The organisation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates.