Principal Fire Safety Consultant

A respected and growing fire engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Fire Safety Consultant to join their expanding team. This opportunity is ideal for a commercially aware Principal Fire Safety Consultant who enjoys managing complex projects, building strong client relationships and delivering innovative fire safety solutions across large-scale developments. The successful Principal Fire Safety Consultant will lead the development of fire strategies across a diverse portfolio of projects, with a particular focus on high-rise commercial buildings and large-scale developments. Managing multiple projects simultaneously, they will work closely with clients, design teams and stakeholders to deliver practical, cost-effective and compliant fire safety solutions. The Principal Fire Safety Consultant will be responsible for comparing and evaluating fire management solutions, conducting Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs), producing high-quality written fire strategies and providing expert technical guidance throughout project lifecycles. A creative and solutions-focused approach will be essential when overcoming complex fire safety challenges.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of fire strategies across a diverse portfolio of projects, with a particular focus on high-rise commercial buildings and large-scale developments; Manage multiple projects simultaneously; Work closely with clients, design teams and stakeholders to deliver practical, cost-effective and compliant fire safety solutions; Compare and evaluate fire management solutions; Conduct Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs); Produce high-quality written fire strategies; Provide expert technical guidance throughout project lifecycles

Requirements

Extensive experience within fire engineering, fire safety consultancy or a related discipline; A proven track record of producing and reviewing written fire strategies for complex and high-value developments; Experience in Commercial Property; Strong technical knowledge of UK fire safety legislation, Approved Document B, British Standards and industry guidance; Experience leading fire strategy development across a range of sectors, including high-rise commercial buildings; The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional technical standards; Experience conducting Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) and evaluating fire management solutions; Excellent client-facing skills with the ability to build and maintain long-term relationships; A commercial mindset, capable of delivering practical, cost-effective and compliant fire safety solutions; Strong report-writing, presentation and stakeholder management skills

Nice to have

Membership of a relevant professional body such as the IFE, IFSM or equivalent (desirable); A degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering or a related discipline (preferred)

Benefits

Bonus potential; Hybrid working arrangements; Private healthcare; Pension contribution; Professional development and support towards further qualifications; Opportunity to lead prestigious projects across multiple sectors