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Principal Fire Protection Engineer

Croydon, gb🌐 Remote💼 Full-time🗓 2026-02-05 → 2026-09-25

Core

Design, calculate, and propose fire safety solutions for clients on small and large-scale projects, acting as a key point of contact and expertise.

Role type

Principal Fire Protection Engineer (Fire Fighting Systems design)

Builds

Fire suppression and detection systems for buildings and industrial applications

Domain

Construction & Infrastructure / Fire Safety Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Fire Suppression Systems design (Sprinkler, Water Mist, Gaseous, Hypoxic), Hydraulic calculations, RIBA stage design packages, Technical specifications, Field investigations, Project management, British and International design standards knowledge

Preferred skills

Engineering Council registration (CEng/IEng), Advanced software proficiency (CAD, REVIT, Hydraulics software)

Technologies

CAD, REVIT, Hydraulics software, Excel, Word

Responsibilities

Prepare design packages and technical reports for various RIBA stages; Perform hydraulic calculations for sprinkler and gas suppression systems; Lead remote project delivery teams; Conduct technical reviews; Resolve design problems via field investigations; Project manage delivery of various scale projects

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with client-facing expertise

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