Job type
PermanentLocation
GlasgowWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Property And SurveyingIndustry
Property & Real EstatePay
DOEClosing date
21 Jan 2026
Principal Fire Engineer – Shape Safer Cities with a Global Leader | Glasgow | Edinburgh
Shape the Future of Fire Safety at a Global Consultancy
This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. With over 50,000 employees globally, this organisation is committed to engineering better for people and the planet – and now, they’re seeking a Principal Fire Engineer to lead and grow their national fire engineering capability.
You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering strategic fire safety solutions across sectors including Cities & Development, Energy, Residential, and Transportation – while mentoring the next generation of engineers and influencing the direction of major UK infrastructure projects.
Your Role & Responsibilities
As a Principal Fire Engineer, you’ll be expected to operate at a strategic level, taking ownership of technical delivery, client relationships, and team development. You’ll be a trusted advisor, a technical authority, and a visible leader across the business.
- Lead fire engineering design and strategy across high-profile, multi-sector projects
- Oversee project delivery, ensuring technical excellence, compliance, and commercial viability
- Act as a key client interface, building long-term relationships and identifying new opportunities.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers
- Contribute to business development, bid writing, and strategic growth planning
- Represent the consultancy in industry forums, regulatory discussions, and stakeholder engagements
- Drive innovation in fire safety design, modelling, and risk mitigation
- Support the development of internal standards, training programmes, and best practice frameworks
What You’ll Bring
This role demands a confident, commercially aware leader with deep technical expertise and a collaborative mindset.
- Degree in engineering (preferably fire engineering) or relevant postgraduate qualification
- Extensive experience in fire engineering across multiple sectors
- Strong working knowledge of standards including BS9999, NFPA 130, BS9992, EN45545
- Proven ability to lead complex projects and multidisciplinary teams
- Experience in fire modelling and risk assessment methodologies
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards it
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to influence, mentor, and inspire others
- Willingness to travel and support national project delivery
Why You’ll Thrive Here
- Work on some of the UK’s most prestigious and complex infrastructure projects
- Lead a growing national team with real influence over strategy and delivery
- Access to executive-level development and chartership support
- Competitive salary and leadership-level benefits
- Flexible working – no fixed hours, no mandatory 5-day week
- Hybrid/home-working supported by robust IT systems
- Family-friendly policies and inclusive employment practices
- Active employee networks supporting diversity, inclusion, and community outreach
- Ranked in LinkedIn’s Top 25 UK Companies and Times Top 50 Employers for Women
Ready to Lead the Future of Fire Engineering?
If you’re a strategic thinker, technical expert, and passionate leader ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape the future of fire safety across the UK.
Apply now and help shape the future of fire safety across the UK.
