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:
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5+ years of relevant Fire Engineering experience
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Degree-qualified in an engineering or related discipline
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Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (MIFireE, CEng) is desirable
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Proven track record delivering fire safety engineering solutions in a consultancy environment, including fire strategies, engineering analysis, and performance-based designs
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Strong knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulations
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Demonstrated leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills
Key Responsibilities:
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Produce high-quality reports and technical documentation
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Apply fire engineering expertise across RIBA stages or equivalent design frameworks, understanding project challenges from client brief through to construction and operation
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Negotiate and agree project scope, fees, and contractual terms with clients, while managing programme constraints and changes
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Maintain a thorough understanding of the UK fire approvals process
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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