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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Fire Engineer - **Company:** Brandon James Ltd - **Location:** Manchester, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £70,000.0 - £90,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computational Fluid Dynamics, Intrusion Detection Systems, Internet Service Provider - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://brandonjames.co.uk/job/principal-fire-engineer-111029 ## About the Role * Proven experience within fire engineering consultancy * Strong knowledge of Approved Document B and relevant British Standards * Experience producing fire strategies for a range of building types * A strong understanding of Building Regulations and fire safety legislation * Experience liaising with clients, architects, contractors and approving authorities * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines * A degree in Fire Engineering, Structural Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline Chartered status, or working towards Chartered status with the IFE, would be highly desirable. Experience with fire modelling, evacuation modelling, CFD analysis, smoke control, external wall assessments or complex residential schemes would also be advantageous. ## Description This is an excellent opportunity for a confident Principal Fire Engineer who is looking to take a senior role within a professional consultancy environment, supporting complex fire safety projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use and high-rise buildings. The Principal Fire Engineer's Role The successful Principal Fire Engineer will be responsible for leading fire engineering projects from early design stages through to completion, providing clear technical advice to clients, design teams and key stakeholders. The Principal Fire Engineer will produce fire strategies, review building designs, advise on Building Regulations compliance, and support wider project teams with practical, commercially aware fire safety solutions. The Principal Fire Engineer will also mentor junior members of the team, contribute to technical development, attend design team meetings, and help maintain strong client relationships throughout each project., Fire Engineer / Fire Engineering / Fire Strategy / ADB / BS 9999 / BS 9991 / BS 7974 / IFE / IFSM / Chartered Fire Engineer / CEng / MIFireE / FIFireE / Fire Safety Design / Building Safety Act / Fire Safety Compliance / Fire Safety Consultancy / Fire Risk Management, Principal Fire Engineer A growing fire engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Fire Engineer to join their Midlands team. This opportunity would suit a Principal […] View Principal Fire Engineer job Brandon James © All rights reserved | Web design & built by Flock Manage Consent To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. 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