Principal Fire Engineer Job in Edinburgh, Scotland. An established and leading fire consultancy is seeking a Principal Fire Engineer to join their team in Edinburgh. The role offers a salary of £58,000 - £68,000 + Bonus + 27 Days Holiday + BH + hybrid working + healthcare + continuous CPD / professional development.
The company provides strategic advice, innovative design, construction oversight, and risk management services to a wide range of clients in the UK and worldwide. They work across various sectors, including commercial, residential, education, transport, healthcare, hospitality, and nuclear.
Role & Responsibilities
* Reporting to Associate Fire Engineer / Associate Director
* Managing technical aspects of larger projects or components of major projects
* Supporting and mentoring Fire Engineers within the team
* Delivering fire consultancy services, designer services, and fire strategies
* Managing internal and external enquiries
* Developing new and existing client relationships and identifying new business opportunities
* Leading the fire engineering team to deliver multiple projects
* Attending design team meetings throughout the project
* Supporting business strategy and digital innovations
* Preparing reports, engineering designs, calculations, and specifications
* Project managing from start to end, including financials, quality management planning, and customer care
* Client-facing throughout the lifecycle of projects
Required Skills & Experience
* Engineering Council Accredited BEng Hons, MEng, or MSc
* CEng / IEng or working towards - MIFIREE or working towards
* 7+ years' experience in fire engineering
* Extensive experience in delivering fire-engineered solutions for UK-based projects
* Familiarity with passive and active fire protection systems
* Strong understanding of UK legislation/regulations and design guidance (applicants from New Zealand or Australia with similar regulations will also be considered)
* Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, meeting tight deadlines
* UK Driving Licence and own vehicle
What You Get Back
* Salary: £58,000 - £68,000 (Negotiable)
* Mileage paid: 45p per mile
* Chartership bonus and additional bonus scheme
* 27 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (option to buy 10 additional days)
* Hybrid Working: 2-3 days working remotely
* Pension scheme: 6%
* Private healthcare
* Childcare scheme
* Life Cover
* Continuous CPD / Professional development
* Electric Car Benefit
To apply, please send your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications, so if you do not hear back within 7 days, consider your application unsuccessful this time.
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