This opportunity is ideal for a commercially aware Principal Fire Safety Consultant who enjoys managing complex projects, building strong client relationships and delivering innovative fire safety solutions across large-scale developments.
The Principal Fire Safety Consultant's Role
The successful Principal Fire Safety Consultant will lead the development of fire strategies across a diverse portfolio of projects, with a particular focus on high-rise commercial buildings and large-scale developments. Managing multiple projects simultaneously, they will work closely with clients, design teams and stakeholders to deliver practical, cost-effective and compliant fire safety solutions.
The Principal Fire Safety Consultant will be responsible for comparing and evaluating fire management solutions, conducting Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs), producing high-quality written fire strategies and providing expert technical guidance throughout project lifecycles. A creative and solutions-focused approach will be essential when overcoming complex fire safety challenges.
The Principal Fire Safety Consultant
The ideal candidate will have:
Extensive experience within fire engineering, fire safety consultancy or a related discipline
A proven track record of producing and reviewing written fire strategies for complex and high-value developments
Experience in Commercal Property
Strong technical knowledge of UK fire safety legislation, Approved Document B, British Standards and industry guidance
Experience leading fire strategy development across a range of sectors, including high-rise commercial buildings
The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional technical standards
Experience conducting Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) and evaluating fire management solutions
Excellent client-facing skills with the ability to build and maintain long-term relationships
A commercial mindset, capable of delivering practical, cost-effective and compliant fire safety solutions
Strong report-writing, presentation and stakeholder management skills
Membership of a relevant professional body such as the IFE, IFSM or equivalent (desirable)
A degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering or a related discipline (preferred)
In Return?
£65,000 - £75,000 salary
Bonus potential
Hybrid working arrangements
Private healthcare
Pension contribution
Professional development and support towards further qualifications
Opportunity to lead prestigious projects across multiple sectorsThis is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Fire Safety Consultant looking to take ownership of major projects, strengthen client partnerships and play a key role within a forward-thinking consultancy.
If you are a Fire Professional looking for new career opportunities then please call Lauren Banks on (phone number removed).
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Fire Consultant/ Fire Risk Assessment/ Fire Strategy / Fire Safety Engineering / Building Safety / Fire Compliance / Fire Modelling / Fire Consultancy / Building Regulations / Fire Risk/ Senior Fire/ Senior
Salary description
£65000.00 - £75000.00 per year