Fire Design Engineer - Principal - Manchester Lead the future of fire safety-and shape the way we design, build, and protect. At Jacobs, we're not just meeting fire safety standards-we're setting them. As a Principal Fire Design Engineer, you'll bring strategic vision and operational expertise to help grow a centre of excellence in Manchester, driving superior building performance across our global portfolio. This is a leadership role with real influence. You'll be at the heart of major programmes, guiding technical delivery and integrating fire safety into some of the most complex and high-impact projects in the UK and internationally. Your work will shape how we design for safety, resilience, and sustainability-making a difference for clients, communities, and the next generation of engineers. You'll establish and grow our fire safety hub in Manchester, lead fire life safety strategy across diverse sectors, and mentor a high-performing team of engineers. As a trusted advisor, you'll build and strengthen client relationships, raise the profile of Jacobs' UK fire team, and drive business growth through bid leadership and strategic work allocation. Your leadership will leave a lasting impact-not just on the projects you deliver, but on the people you inspire and the standards you help redefine. * Be a Chartered professional with the Institute of Fire Engineers (CEng MIFireE) or working towards Chartership is essential. Current membership of a Professional Institution is preferred. * Design and operational knowledge of fire safety engineering, construction fire safety and fire safety management on large complex buildings or building portfolios. * A strong track record of leadership. * Substantial experience working on large, complex projects requiring fire engineering solutions. * Experience of leading fire engineering in projects, with good negotiation and mentoring skills. * Strong technical knowledge with a corresponding track record of assurance in MEP environment. * Organisation, team leadership and execution of site inspections, audits, and fire risk assessments preferred with a good working knowledge of UK, Saudi, NFPA, IBC/IFC Codes. Our colleagues enjoy project diversity and global reach within collaborative and innovative work environment as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. We are committed to sustainability and cutting-edge technologies that will enhance your skills whilst also offering competitive compensation and benefits package including : Up to 10% pension 24 days (10 days bought) holidays Free medical and income protection insurance and many more! Ready for change? Apply below! LI-DA1 https://careers.jacobs.com/en_US/careers/JobDetail/29401 Manchester|Greater Manchester|United Kingdom Civil and Structural Cities & Places