Principal fire engineer

Principal Fire Engineer – Manchester | Hybrid Vertical Recruitment is partnering with one of the UK’s most sought-after Fire Engineering Consultancies to recruit a Senior or Principal Fire Engineer for their Manchester office. This role has arisen due to sustained growth and offers a clear career progression pathway, working on high-profile projects across the UK and internationally. About You: 5 years of relevant Fire Engineering experience Degree-qualified in an engineering or related discipline Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (MIFireE, CEng) is desirable Proven track record delivering fire safety engineering solutions in a consultancy environment, including fire strategies, engineering analysis, and performance-based designs Strong knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulations Demonstrated leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills Key Responsibilities: Produce high-quality reports and technical documentation Apply fire engineering expertise across RIBA stages or equivalent design frameworks, understanding project challenges from client brief through to construction and operation Negotiate and agree project scope, fees, and contractual terms with clients, while managing programme constraints and changes Maintain a thorough understanding of the UK fire approvals process Efficiently manage project resources to deliver objectives on time and to specification This is an excellent opportunity for ambitious fire engineers to join a market-leading consultancy and contribute to exciting, complex projects across multiple sectors. To discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Adam at Vertical Recruitment. Adam.Wheatland@vertical-recruitment.co.uk