OverviewJensen Hughes has a rare and exciting opportunity for a talented Principal Fire engineer to join our Birmingham team and help us drive excellence across our projects and deliver world-class life safety solutions to our varied client base in 2025. This is a key hire for our expanding Birmingham team. You will lead on some of the industry’s most exciting projects and have a key role in shaping future talent within our teams through mentorship and development opportunities.Why join us to grow your career?What if I told you 74% of our current Directors/Technical Directors in the UK & Ireland started their career with us as graduates?We are the largest fire consultancy in Europe with offices in Belgium, Finland, Denmark, Italy, and the UK & Ireland. Our reputation for innovative, design-focused solutions makes us the consultant of choice for Europe’s leading property clients.As a Fire Engineer you will be part of a dynamic technical team, working with experienced Engineers alongside other teams including our Forensics division on leading industry projects.We offer opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team that strives to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.You will have early opportunities to progress rapidly. We encourage all Engineers to achieve chartered status and provide support during the process.ResponsibilitiesManage large and complex projects to ensure successful delivery to important clients.Work on a wide portfolio of projects across the UK and globally, involving various building types.Proficient in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling and analysis for smoke movement.Develop and use other computer modelling tools such as CFAST, PyroSim and Pathfinder to provide alternative fire engineering solutions.Manage personnel in a team of engineers, including mentoring and training graduates.Be client facing and confidently handle construction-related queries.Contribute to Business Development and help find new clients to grow the business.Requirements And QualificationsA 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 be working towards Chartered status.Our People Are Our Greatest AssetWe know that our people are the foundation of our success. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth.Our UK and Ireland Benefits IncludePrivate medical insurance33 days paid time off with an additional day after 3 yearsIndustry-leading contributory pension scheme4x life assuranceIncome protection schemeDiscretionary bonus schemeEmployee assistance programmeEnhanced parental-related payRecognition and reward programmesAccess to extensive technical training and resourcesSupporting Your Work-Life BalanceWe understand flexibility and balance. We discuss hybrid, part-time, and flexible working arrangements. Benefits include:Flexible working hours and patterns including early Friday finishFlexible holiday use over Christmas/New YearEnhanced holiday entitlement after three yearsThe option to carry over up to five unused holiday daysA Commitment to Continuous ImprovementOur benefits represent a meaningful investment in our people and the future of Jensen Hughes. We review our benefits programme to align with statutory requirements, market trends, and team needs.Equal Opportunity Employer: 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 your personal data is important to us. Jensen Hughes maintains reasonable security standards to protect personal data and complies with applicable data privacy laws, including GDPR and CCPA. Our service providers are bound to confidentiality and data protection requirements.Policy on Use of Recruitment AgenciesWe may supplement recruitment through agencies when needed. We do not accept resumes or proposals from recruiting agencies unless they are registered and approved by our Talent Acquisition team in writing.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionManagement and ManufacturingIndustries: Professional Services #J-18808-Ljbffr