Principal Fire Engineer

Principal Fire Engineer – Building Control

Location: Flexible Across the UK

Salary: Competitive + car allowance £4,800 per annum + fantastic benefits

🌟 Why Join Us?

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we have worked hard to create a supportive and engaging culture, where individuals are given the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

At Bureau Veritas you can benefit from a busy and varied client facing environment, working with market leaders across a wide range of sectors including but not limited to:

Building Control, Food manufacturing, Chemical manufacturing, Banking, Retail, Logistics, Power and Utilities including Nuclear, Automotive, Public Sector, Mobile Plant, Emergency Services, Transport and Construction.

We pride ourselves on our partnership approach, which means you will be encouraged to develop strong client relationships - combining technical know-how with service excellence to exceed your clients’ expectations.

🎁 What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• Holiday purchase scheme


• Generous pension contributions up to 8%


• Private medical insurance


• Enhanced maternity and sickness 


• 24/7 employee assistance programme


• Paid Volunteering

🔥 What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading fire strategy and building control assessments for complex, high‑risk and high‑value new build and conversion projects


• Using specialist software to assess Qualitative Design Reviews (QDRs), fire strategies and CFD modelling


• Working closely with developers, builders and professional advisors from concept to completion to ensure proposals meet all relevant regulations and standards


• Delivering technical presentations to internal and external audiences


• Supporting the training, coaching and mentoring of colleagues


• Managing your own workload to meet service level expectations


• Ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety requirements

🔍 What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking an expert Fire Engineer, ideally with (or working towards) membership of the Institute of Fire Engineers.

You will have:

• Deep knowledge of fire engineering, particularly smoke control solutions


• Strong familiarity with Smoke Control Association guidance and relevant British Standards


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• A proactive, self‑motivated approach and a willingness to contribute to the development of the role


• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

If you meet most—but not all—of the criteria, we still encourage you to apply. Passion and potential matter.

🚀 Your Future With Us

We actively support internal mobility and career progression. Many colleagues have built long, successful careers with us. We offer:

• Full training and ongoing CPD


• Opportunities to gain recognised qualifications and professional memberships


• A supportive environment where ambition and hard work are rewarded

🤝 Our Inclusive Culture

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels able to bring their true selves to work. We believe in fairness, dignity and respect for all employees and clients. Our active employee networks provide safe spaces for open conversations and shared ideas. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant.