{"id":77408,"date":"2026-05-06T13:51:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T13:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/canada\/job-offers\/principal-fire-engineer-en-8040\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T16:05:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T14:05:34","slug":"principal-fire-engineer-en-8040","status":"publish","type":"systra_jobs","link":"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/canada\/job-offers\/principal-fire-engineer-en-8040\/","title":{"rendered":"Principal Fire Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><!---text--> <\/h2>\n<p><p align=\"justify\">Around the world, SYSTRA\u2019s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK &amp; Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Context<\/h2>\n<p><p style=\"margin: 0px\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;font-family: verdana, geneva\">As a Principal Fire Engineer\/Technical Lead, the role will be responsible for the consistent and timely delivery of complex design projects as well as driving forward both technical and commercial contributions to our business. Specific and significant experience will be used to develop long term client relationships and develop new business through these relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;font-family: verdana, geneva\">This role involves providing a high level of service to our customers across all fire engineering sectors &ndash; liaising with clients, preparing fee proposals and managing projects from inception to completion. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Missions\/Main Duties<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 9pt\">Working across a variety of projects both independently and as part of a wider team<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 9pt\">Provide continuous high quality fire engineering services to our customers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 9pt\">Keep abreast of market trends and look for future developing work streams<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 9pt\">Provide advisory support and carry out site visits during construction stage<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 9pt\">Prepare technical engineering analysis such as CFD modelling, structural fire engineering, etc. using programs such as FDS\/PyroSim, Pathfinder, SAFIR, B-Risk, etc&hellip;Fire Risk Assessments, Technical Report Writing and Third party review\/design verification<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 9pt\">Have a clear understanding of fire safety issues and provide well supported fire engineered solutions through the selection of appropriate methods and tools<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 9pt\">Ability to negotiate and influence both internal and external parties of design concepts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 9pt\">Ability to identify solutions to correct problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 9pt\">Be capable of strategic, creative and analytical thinking to solve problems both in terms of project and non-project items. Proactively seek out skills in others to support this. Help the team develop efficiencies in the way SYSTRA UK&amp;I deliver work as well as staying at the forefront of the industry technically.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 9pt\">Have an understanding of relevant legislation and design guidance such as Approved Document B (ADB), BS 9999, BS 9991, BS 9992, BS 7974, BS 5839, BS EN 12845 and BS EN 15004<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 9pt\">Prepare \/ review fee proposals<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 9pt\">Ensure SYSTRA UK&amp;I systems and policies are followed and assist with the development and continued improvement of the these (e.g. internal procedures, templates, or similar)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 9pt\">Ensure that records are maintained to determine that the company&rsquo;s Quality Procedures, service levels and contractual requirements are being met<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 9pt\">Be able to lead and direct a team through the knowledge and application of standards and procedures<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 9pt\">Contribute to sustainable development and the evolution of the fire engineering discipline within the SYSTRA UK&amp;I Business, providing support to the wider business on the latest fire safety standards \/ regulations \/ best practice<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 9pt\">Demonstrate behaviours aligned with SYSTRA&rsquo;s behavioural framework by actively fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, respect and empowerment, contributing to an environment where all colleagues can thrive, achieve and grow together<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 0cm\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;font-family: 'Lato Black', sans-serif;color: #d22328\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 0cm\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;font-family: 'Lato Black', sans-serif;color: #d22328\">Stakeholder accountabilities <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 9pt\">Maintain and manage strong client relationships and identify business development opportunities<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 9pt\">As part of this role will interact with architecture and wider multi-discipline colleagues to produce organised, collaborative built-environment design solutions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 9pt\">Interface with the following external parties, external Local Fire Authorities, Project Client Team, Contractors and External Stakeholders, Statutory Authorities, Local Planning Authorities and Supply chain partners (Fire Engineering and others)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 9pt\">Responsible for the recruitment, onboarding, development, Performance management, and retention of team members to build a high-performing and engaged team.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 9pt\">Communicate relevant business updates, strategic objectives, and key information to the team in a timely and effective manner, ensuring clarity and alignment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 9pt\">Ensure full compliance with people policies and procedure, proactively managing people-related risks to maintain a fair and safe working environment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 9pt\">Create and maintain a working environment in which SYSTRA&rsquo;s behavioural expectations are recognised and demonstrated through daily interactions with colleagues and clients. Actively lead by example by considering role-modelling SYSTRA behaviours, recognising and celebrating team members who exemplify these behaviours, providing constructive feedback for improvement, and fostering a supportive environment that enables all colleagues to contribute<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Profile\/Skills<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>A Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s Degree in engineering (mechanical, structural, civil or similar field)<\/li>\n<li>A postgraduate fire engineering qualification (certificate, diploma or masters)<\/li>\n<li>Involvement and recognition with a professional body<\/li>\n<li>Broad experience and knowledge in a similar role<\/li>\n<li>Broad and robust knowledge of design and construction principles and standards<\/li>\n<li>Be able to communicate with tact and diplomacy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><!---text--> <\/h2>\n<p>..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Around the world, SYSTRA\u2019s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day. 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