Principal fire engineer

Vacancy No 5560 Vacancy Title Principal Fire Engineer Location Essex About the Role Fire engineering is a profession built on continuous learning. Regulations evolve, building designs become increasingly complex, and expectations around safety and compliance continue to rise. The most successful fire engineers understand that technical excellence is not a destination but an ongoing journey. We provide an environment where experienced fire engineers can continue to grow while taking ownership of challenging and rewarding projects. You will play a key role in delivering complex fire engineering solutions, supporting the development of colleagues, and contributing to the technical strength of our team. We foster a collaborative culture where technical challenges are shared, ideas are openly discussed, and decisions are supported by collective expertise. In an increasingly complex building safety landscape, you will be part of a team that values knowledge sharing, professional development, and technical excellence. Key Responsibilities As a Principal Fire Engineer, you will: * Lead the technical delivery and quality assurance of complex fire engineering projects across multiple sectors. * Develop, review, and approve fire strategies for commercial, residential, healthcare, education, and mixed-use developments. * Apply both performance-based and prescriptive fire engineering approaches to achieve safe, practical, a...