Principal Fire Engineer - Associate Director

Discipline: Fire Engineers
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £100,000 + Package
Contact name: Josh Turner

Contact email: josh@rotaterecruitment.com
Job ref: 714859
Published: 11 days ago

We are seeking experienced and driven individuals for senior-level positions ranging fromPrincipal Fire Engineer up to Associate Director. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a strategic and technically engaging role within a growing fire engineering consultancy committed to excellence, flexibility, and innovation.
The role offers full flexibility — work remotely from anywhere in the UK or from the London office, with a hybrid approach also available.

About the Company

  • A specialist UK-based fire safety consultancy providing expert services across Fire Engineering, Façade Fire Safety, and Fire Risk Management.

  • Projects span residential, commercial, healthcare, education, industrial and mixed-use sectors.

  • Known for delivering robust, high-quality solutions and fostering long-term relationships with clients, developers, architects, and insurers.

  • Built on the values of Honesty, Integrity, Ambition, and Quality.

Key Responsibilities
 
Depending on your level of experience, your role will include a combination of the following:
 
Technical Leadership

  • Lead or oversee fire strategy development for complex projects, including CFD and evacuation modelling.

  • Ensure compliance with current building regulations, British Standards, and performance-based fire safety design.

  • Oversee or carry out fire risk assessments, PAS 9980 assessments, EWS1s, external wall reviews, and safety case reports.

  • Review and quality-check technical outputs across the team.

Project & Client Management

  • Manage multiple fire engineering projects, including fee proposals, delivery and client relationships.

  • Represent the business in meetings with clients, design teams, and regulatory bodies.

  • Provide expert advice and strategic input at key project stages.

Team Development

  • Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers.

  • Contribute to recruitment, training, and the overall development of the team.

  • For Associate Director level, provide input into business operations, commercial performance, and strategic direction.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Degree-qualified in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety, or related field.

  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership (particularly for Associate Director).

  • Member (or Fellow) of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE).

  • 7+ years of relevant fire engineering experience, ideally in consultancy.

  • Strong knowledge of UK regulations (ADB, BS 9991, BS 9999, PAS 9980) and modern design techniques.

  • Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

  • Proven leadership capabilities — whether in project delivery, technical excellence, or business development.

What They Offer

  • 9‑Day Fortnight: every other Friday off, to promote work–life balance.

  • Fully flexible working: remote, London-based, or hybrid options available.

  • Competitive salary and bonus structure tied to role level and performance.

  • Enhanced pension contributions and professional membership support.

  • Clear pathways for career progression up to directorship.

  • Opportunity to lead technical work, shape best practices, and influence company growth.

  • A supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking team environment.

Why Join Them?
Whether you’re an established Principal Engineer ready for more strategic responsibilities, or an Associate Director seeking autonomy and influence, you’ll find a company that values depth of expertise, innovation, and flexible working.
This is a role where your voice matters — both technically and commercially.