Market
Transportation
Principal Fire Engineer (uk Wide locations)
Jacobs
London, UK
Posted on Jan 8, 2026
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
In this newly created role, you will work as part of a growing team of industry and subject matter experts delivering some of the largest and most impactful national and global infrastructure projects across sectors such as road, rail and nuclear as well as across the wider built environment.
You will lead the delivery of fire engineering design, along side liaising with and coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering teams. You will also be responsible for the delivery of fire strategies supported by fire engineering analysis using prescriptive and analytical methods.
Your remit will include:
- Leading project teams.
- The delivery of Fire Strategies and technical reports using fire engineering principles.
- Ensuring the implementation of national and international standards, BS 9999, BS 9991, BS 9992, ADB, NFPA and IBC codes.
- Carry out engineering calculations or perform fire engineering analysis.
- Assisting in the bidding process of future work and developing networking channels.
- Participate in site inspections of tunnels and related infrastructure facilities as and when required.
- Support and Mentor colleagues, developing the team and its capabilities.
- Research, write and present conference papers.
Here's what you'll need
We would be delighted to hear from candidates with:
- Bachelor or master’s degree in engineering or science.
- A demonstrable background in fire life safety engineering.
- A track record in the successful development of Fire Strategies and executing fire engineering design works .
- Good knowledge of national and international fire regulations and standards such as ADB, British Standards, NFPA, UAE FLS Code, Fire Code (SBC 801), IBC/IFC Codes.
- An established Project Delivery career.
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Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.
We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.
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As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
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Locations
| City | State | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin | Dublin | Ireland |
| Manchester | Greater Manchester | United Kingdom |
| Birmingham | West Midlands | United Kingdom |
| Glasgow | Lanarkshire | United Kingdom |
| Edinburgh | East Lothian | United Kingdom |
| Leeds | West Yorkshire | United Kingdom |
| Birmingham | West Midlands | United Kingdom |
