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Principal Fire Engineer (Chartered Engineer – CEng Required)

Location: Norwich or Bicester
Salary: £100,000 – £120,000 + Company Car / Car Allowance
Employment: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you a highly accomplished Chartered Fire Engineer (CEng) looking for a senior leadership role within a respected, UK‑wide consultancy? Our client is seeking an exceptional Principal Fire Engineer to lead delivery across complex and high‑risk building projects.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a role aligned explicitly with UK‑SPEC (Engineering Council) and IFE professional competency frameworks, offering significant autonomy, impact, and long-term progression.

Why Join?

You will be part of a well‑established chartered surveying practice known for delivering trusted, professional consultancy services across the UK. From our Norwich head office, we provide fire engineering, project management, facilities management and contract consultancy to a growing roster of clients.

We invest heavily in our people — professionally, technically, and personally.

Benefits Include:

* Competitive pension scheme

* Company car or car allowance

* Ongoing CPD and professional development

* Free on‑site parking

* Clear routes for technical and professional progression

About the Role

As Principal Fire Engineer, you will take national responsibility for the delivery of fire engineering services across multiple projects and locations. You will:

* Lead the development of fire strategies for complex and higher‑risk buildings

* Provide expert technical assurance and act as the senior point of professional judgement

* Guide, mentor and support surveyors and junior fire engineers

* Oversee on‑site inspections and ensure high-quality documentation and compliance

* Lead discussions with Building Control, Fire Authorities and regulatory bodies

* Manage national travel to multiple project locations as required

Essential Criteria (Non‑Negotiable)

You must be able to demonstrate the following:

* Chartered Engineer (CEng) registered with the Engineering Council

* Accredited Fire Engineering (BEng/MEng) or related degree

* MIFireE (or higher) professional membership, or equivalent

* Minimum 10 years’ post‑graduate fire engineering experience

* Proven experience delivering strategies for complex, high‑risk or multi‑storey buildings

* Experience working nationally with regular site and client visits

Competency Alignment (UK‑SPEC & IFE)

Knowledge & Understanding

* Advanced fire engineering principles

* Expert understanding of UK fire legislation, Approved Documents, BS standards

Design, Development & Problem Solving

* Produce proportionate, compliant fire strategies

* Resolve issues related to means of escape, external walls, compartmentation, occupancy risk

Leadership & Responsibility

* Lead national fire engineering delivery

* Mentor and develop junior engineers

* Provide sound technical assurance and decision-making

Communication

* Explain complex technical matters clearly to clients, regulators and teams

* Lead regulatory discussions confidently

Professional Commitment

* Maintain CPD, uphold professional ethics and safety standards

Apply Today

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Chartered Fire Engineer seeking a senior, impactful role with a growing UK consultancy