Principal Fire Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Manchester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Fire Engineering Computer Modelling CFAST Pyrosim Pathfinder

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] has a rare and exciting opportunity for a talented Principal Fire Engineer to join our Manchester team and help us drive excellence across our projects and deliver world-class life safety solutions to our varied client base in 2026. This is a key hire for our ever expanding Manchester team. You will not only lead on some of the industry’s most exciting projects but also have a key role in shaping the future talent within our teams through mentorship and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

- Will be responsible for managing large and complex projects to ensure successful delivery to important clients.

- Will have the opportunity to work on a huge portfolio of projects across the UK and anywhere in the World, involving all kinds of buildings.

- Will be proficient in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling and analysis for smoke movement.

- Will be able to develop and use other forms of Computer Modelling software such as CFAST, Pyrosim and Pathfinder to provide alternative fire engineering solutions.

- Will to be able to manage personnel in a team of engineers in addition to mentoring and training graduates.

- Will be client facing and will need to have the relevant experience and confidence to deal with construction related queries.

- Will have a responsibility on Business Development and finding new clients to help grow the business.

Requirements and Qualifications

- A background in fire engineering preferably within a consultancy environment.

- A Bachelors degree or higher within Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar.

- Ideally be or working towards becoming a Chartered engineer.

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