Principal Fire Engineer

Overview

Principal Fire Engineer – London, England, United KingdomJensen Hughes is renowned for leadership in fire protection engineering and related risk-based fields. Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, helping clients protect lives, property and reputations. We are dedicated to making our world safe, secure and resilient, with a culture that emphasizes trust, integrity and professional growth.Our UK and Ireland teams offer opportunities to contribute to a dynamic, diverse environment with mentorship and development opportunities. Jensen Hughes encourages engineers to achieve chartered status and provides support during the process.Responsibilities

Manage large and complex projects to ensure successful delivery to important clients.Work on a broad portfolio of projects across the UK and worldwide, involving various building types.Proficient in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling and analysis for smoke movement.Develop and use other computer modelling software such as CFAST, Pyrosim and Pathfinder to provide alternative fire engineering solutions.Manage personnel in a team of engineers, in addition to mentoring and training graduates.Be client facing with the experience and confidence to address construction-related queries.Take responsibility for business development and helping to grow the client base.Requirements and Qualifications

A background in fire engineering, preferably within a consultancy environment.A Bachelor''s degree or higher in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.Ideally be or working towards Chartered status.Our People Are Our Greatest Asset

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support wellbeing, work-life balance and professional growth, including:Private medical insurance33 days paid time off (with an additional day after 3 years)Industry-leading contributory pension scheme4x life assuranceIncome protectionDiscretionary bonus schemeEmployee assistance programmeEnhanced parental-related payRecognition and reward programmesAccess to extensive technical training and resourcesSupporting Your Work-Life Balance

We offer flexible working arrangements to suit you and the business, including hybrid and part-time options, and additional benefits such as:Flexible working hours and patterns (including early Friday finish)Flexible holiday use over Christmas/New YearEnhanced holiday entitlement after three yearsOption to carry over up to five unused holiday daysA Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Our benefits program is regularly reviewed to align with statutory requirements and market trends, with modifications considered to support employees and the company’s goals.Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.The security of personal data is important to Jensen Hughes. We implement reasonable security standards to protect data, comply with GDPR and CCPA, and ensure confidentiality through appropriate processes and vendor contracts.Create a Job ..... full job details .....