Overview

Jensen Hughes has a rare and exciting opportunity for a talented

Principal Fire Engineer

to join our Manchester team and help drive excellence across our projects and deliver world-class life safety solutions to our varied client base in 2025. This is a key hire for our ever expanding Manchester team. You will not only lead on some of the industry''s most exciting projects but also have a key role in shaping the future talent within our teams through mentorship and development opportunities.Why join us to grow your career?

What if I told you 74% of our current Directors/Technical Directors in the UK and Ireland started their career with us as graduates? Exciting right!We are the largest fire consultancy in Europe with offices located in Belgium, Finland, Denmark, Italy, and the UK and Ireland. Our reputation for providing innovative, design-focused solutions has made us the consultant of choice for many of Europe’s leading property clients.As a Fire Engineer you will be an integral part of a dynamic technical team, working with our experienced Engineers alongside other teams including our Forensics division you will work on the industry''s leading technical projects.Working with us offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team that always strives to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.You will be given early the opportunity to progress rapidly. Jensen Hughes encourages all Engineers to achieve chartered status and offer help and support during the processResponsibilities

Will be responsible for managing large and complex projects to ensure successful delivery to important clients.Will have the opportunity to work on a huge portfolio of projects across the UK and anywhere in the World, involving all kinds of buildings.Will be proficient in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling and analysis for smoke movement.Will be able to develop and use other forms of Computer Modelling software such as CFAST, Pyrosim and Pathfinder to provide alternative fire engineering solutions.Will be able to manage personnel in a team of engineers in addition to mentoring and training graduates.Will be client facing and will need to have the relevant experience and confidence to deal with construction related queries.Will have a responsibility on Business Development and finding new clients to help grow the business.Requirements And Qualifications

A background in fire engineering preferably within a consultancy environmentA Bachelors degree or higher within Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similarIdeally be or working towards becoming a Chartered engineerOur People Are Our Greatest Asset

At Jensen Hughes, we know that our people are the foundation of our success. To attract and retain the best talent, we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth.Our UK and Ireland Benefits Include

Private medical insurance33 days paid time off with an additional day after 3 yearsIndustry-leading contributory pension scheme4x life assuranceIncome protection schemeDiscretionary bonus schemeEmployee assistance programmeEnhanced parental-related payRecognition and reward programmes to celebrate team effortsAccess to extensive technical training and resourcesSupporting Your Work-Life Balance

We understand the importance of flexibility and balance. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time, and flexible working arrangements to suit both you and the business. We also offer:Flexible working hours and patterns including early Friday finishFlexible holiday use over Christmas/New YearEnhanced holiday entitlement after three yearsThe option to carry over up to five unused holiday days into the next yearA Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Our benefits represent a meaningful investment in both our people and the future of Jensen Hughes. We regularly review our benefits programme to ensure it aligns with statutory requirements, market trends, and the needs of our team. Any modifications will be carefully considered to support our employees and the company’s long-term goals.Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.The security of your personal data is important to us. Jensen Hughes has implemented reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security standards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. We protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, using security technologies and procedures, such as encryption and limited access. Only authorized individuals may access your personal data for the purpose for which it was collected, and these individuals receive training about the importance of protecting personal data. Jensen Hughes is committed to compliance with all relevant data privacy laws in all areas where we do business, including, but not limited to, the GDPR and the CCPA. Additionally, our service providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality of personal data and may not use the information for any unauthorized purpose.Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Management and ManufacturingIndustries: Professional Services

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