Principal Fire Engineer

About Us

Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable. Sweco Building Standards offers clients a class‑leading regulatory & consultancy Building Standards service that is specifically coordinated to meet the responsibilities being imposed through the Building Safety Act and BCAR processes.

We pride ourselves on our quality and technical expertise that underpins our full suite of services, and our approach is to listen and engage with our clients to anticipate the regulatory issues that will need resolving and work in partnership to deliver a successful project.

We are currently recruiting a talented and motivated Principal Fire Engineer to join our Building Safety team. This role can be worked flexibly, meaning at least 3 days per week either in the office or on site with the remaining days  also offer the opportunity to flex your start and finish times. Working on projects across multiple sectors you will provide strategic fire safety advice across the built environment developments including commercial, residential, infrastructure and transportation.

This role presents a real depth and breadth of some of our most exciting project schemes and the opportunity to work in a team of highly skilled, talented engineers.

• Developing Fire Safety Strategies during Design and Construction stages.
• Preparing technical engineering analysis using relevant guidance documents and methods (prescriptive and performance based).
• Supporting the team in developing technical knowledge.
• Carrying out site visits when required.
• Attending internal and external meetings.
• Overseeing and managing projects from inception to completion.
• Liaising with clients on a daily basis.

• A degree in Fire Engineering or similar, membership of the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) or equivalent.
• Proven experience working in a similar role.
• Excellent all‑round up‑to‑date knowledge of Part B of the Building Regulations, Fire Safety Order and other relevant legislation and fire design guidance documents (e.g., BS9999, BS7479, BS9991, BB100 and HTM
  05).
• A proven background in fire safety engineering with an understanding of fire‑engineered solutions.
• Good problem‑solving/contingency planning skills with the ability to find quick, innovative and practical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt your style to suit different audiences.
• Excellent consultancy, communication and relationship‑management skills.

• Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
• Competitive pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Company car or car allowance
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year)
• Cycle2
  
  Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
• Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
• Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
• We plant a tree for all new starters!

It’s important to us that all our colleagues thrive at work – we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone. Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.

We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Committed employer, and meet all the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.