Principal Fire Engineer

Overview

As Principal Fire Engineer you will provide expert technical leadership and shape the future of fire safety engineering across the House of Commons and the wider UK Parliament. You will work within the Property and Asset Strategy team, leading the development of fire safety strategies, standards, and assurance processes across the Parliamentary Estate. The role is offered on a hybrid basis, with an expectation of 40% of working time spent in the office.

• Lead the development of fire safety strategies, standards, and assurance processes across the Parliamentary Estate.
• Act as Parliament’s specialist advisor, working with colleagues, consultants and industry partners to deliver high‑quality, compliant and resilient fire engineering solutions.
• Support the safe operation of one of the UK’s most iconic estates through ongoing fire engineering leadership.

• BEng (Hons) and MSc or MEng (Hons) in Fire (Safety) Engineering, with Chartered Fire Engineer status or a commitment to working towards this, and relevant professional membership.
• Experience applying fire safety engineering principles within the built environment, with the ability to assess complex challenges and develop effective solutions.
• Strong understanding of fire safety legislation, design standards and emerging themes such as sustainability and new building technologies.
• Ability to build effective relationships, influence stakeholders and provide leadership while supporting collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Generous annual leave, starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 days after one full working year.
• Enrolment in the Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%.
• Flexible working options, including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.