Job Title: Principal Fire Engineer

Location: East London

Salary or rate: £90,000 to £100,000

Contract type: Permanent

Hours or shifts: Full-time

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Principal Fire Engineer to join a growing team based in East London. This Principal Fire Engineer role offers the opportunity to lead the application of advanced fire engineering principles across complex buildings and challenging fire scenarios, while playing a key role in shaping technical delivery and team development.

As a Principal Fire Engineer, you will develop and apply in-depth knowledge of UK fire safety legislation, Approved Documents, British Standards, and emerging industry guidance. You will be responsible for delivering compliant, practical fire strategies across a wide range of projects, ensuring the highest levels of safety and technical excellence.

This Principal Fire Engineer position is ideal for someone who thrives in a leadership role, is confident managing multiple projects, and is motivated to build and develop a high-performing team. The successful Principal Fire Engineer will also act as a key point of contact for clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and successful project outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Fire Engineer looking to progress their career within a forward-thinking and supportive environment.

Key responsibilities

• Apply advanced fire engineering principles to complex building designs and challenging fire scenarios

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK fire safety legislation, Approved Documents, British Standards, and industry guidance

• Develop and deliver compliant and proportionate fire strategies that balance safety, design, and practicality

• Solve complex fire safety challenges including means of escape, external wall systems, compartmentation, and occupancy risks

• Lead fire engineering delivery across multiple projects, ensuring consistent technical excellence

• Mentor and develop junior fire engineers and surveyors, supporting professional growth and team development

• Communicate complex technical information clearly to clients, regulators, and internal teams

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Building Control and Fire Authorities

• Uphold high standards of professionalism, ethics, and safety across all work activities

• Contribute to ongoing professional development, training, and knowledge-sharing initiatives

Skills and experience required

Essential:
• Accredited degree in Fire Engineering or a related discipline

• Full professional membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers or equivalent

• Minimum of 10 years post-graduate experience as a Fire Engineer

• Proven experience delivering fire strategies for complex and higher-risk buildings

• Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation, Approved Documents, and British Standards

• Experience managing multiple projects and working across different sites

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team

Desirable:
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) registered with the Engineering Council

What is on offer

• Salary between £90,000 and £100,000

• 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service up to 25 days

• Competitive pension entitlement

• Car allowance

• Employee assistance programme

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Retail and travel discounts

If you are an experienced Principal Fire Engineer looking for your next challenge, please apply with your CV as soon as possible to be considered for this opportunity.