Principal Fire Consultant

CV-LibraryManchester, Greater ManchesterpermanentPosted: 11 May 2026
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A growing national consultancy is looking for a Principal Fire Consultant to join their Manchester team and play a key role in the continued growth of their Fire Safety division. This Principal Fire Consultant role would suit a technically strong and commercially aware fire professional who enjoys leading projects, developing client relationships and supporting a team. As a Principal Fire Consultant, you will work across a wide range of complex fire safety projects within residential, commercial, education, healthcare and mixed-use environments.

The successful Principal Fire Consultant will be given the autonomy to manage key accounts, oversee technical delivery and support the development of junior consultants. This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Fire Consultant looking for more influence, flexibility and a genuine route towards Associate level.

The Principal Fire Consultant will join a people-focused consultancy with a strong reputation and ambitious growth plans.

The Principal Fire Consultant's Role

The Principal Fire Consultant will lead the delivery of fire safety consultancy services across a diverse portfolio of projects and clients.

The Principal Fire Consultant will oversee fire risk assessments, fire strategies, fire safety audits, compartmentation reviews and technical advisory work.

The Principal Fire Consultant will also support client management, business development, team mentoring and technical quality across the wider Fire Safety team.

The Principal Fire Consultant

The successful Principal Fire Consultant will ideally have:

Strong experience within fire safety consultancy
Experience leading projects and managing clients
Knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and Building Regulations
Experience reviewing fire strategies and fire risk assessments
Strong technical report writing skills
Commercial awareness and confidence developing client relationships
NEBOSH Fire, Level 4 Fire Risk Assessment or equivalent
IFE, IFSM or similar membership
Full UK driving licence

In Return?

£60,000 to £70,000
Car allowance
Bonus scheme
Hybrid working
Private healthcare
Pension contribution
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Professional fees paid
Leadership development
Progression to Associate level
Strong national client portfolioIf you are a Principal Fire Consultant considering your career opportunities, please contact Brandon James.

Ref: LB67671

Fire Consultant/ Fire Risk Assessment/ Fire Strategy / Fire Safety Engineering / Building Safety / Fire Compliance / Fire Modelling / Fire Consultancy / Building Regulations / Fire Risk/ Senior Fire/ Senior

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