Principal Fire Engineer - Brandon James Ltd : Job Details

Shape the Future of Fire Engineering with an Employee-Owned Consultancy

A an opportunity for a Principal Fire Engineer has arisen to join an award-winning construction and property consultancy, proudly employee-owned and driven by a shared commitment to quality, innovation, and client satisfaction.

As a Principal Fire Engineer, you will take the lead on delivering complex fire safety strategies, designing fire safe solutions, guiding multi-disciplinary teams, and driving best practice across the business. This is your chance to combine technical expertise with leadership in a consultancy where your voice matters, your contribution is valued, and you benefit directly from the company's success.

The Role of the Principal Fire Engineer

• Lead fire engineering projects from initial concept to completion, ensuring compliance, innovation, and exceptional quality.
• Deliver on a wide range of
• Provide strategic advice to clients, design teams, and stakeholders on fire safety matters.
• Mentor and develop engineers across the team, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Take ownership of project delivery, budget management, and client satisfaction.
• Support business growth through client relationship building and proposal development.

The Principal Fire Engineer

• Degree-qualified in Fire Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Significant experience delivering fire safety strategies across diverse sectors.
• Chartered status (CEng / MIFireE) or working towards it.
• A proven leader with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of UK fire safety legislation, codes, and standards.

What's on Offer

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 dependent

• Be part of a 100% employee-owned business where everyone shares in the success, including up to £3,600 tax free bonus.
• Work on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the UK.

• Flexible and hybrid working
• Car allowance
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private Medical care, with ability to extend to family members (at cost)
• Bonus scheme
• Gym membership loans
• Professional subscription covered

If you are ready to take the next step in your fire engineering career and join a consultancy where you truly have a stake in the future, we'd love to hear from you.

?? Get in touch with Megan Cole at Brandon James if you are a fire engineer of any level considering your opportunities.