We are Hollis, a dynamic and forward-thinking multidisciplinary consultancy delivering solutions across the entire property lifecycle. As our Building Safety & Fire team continues to grow across the UK, we are looking for an experienced Principal Fire Engineer to play a leading role in the continued development of our London & South East team.
This is an opportunity to join a growing and ambitious service at a pivotal stage in its development. Working closely with our existing Building Safety & Fire specialists, you will lead the delivery of complex projects, provide trusted technical advice to clients and regulators, and help shape the future direction of our fire engineering offering.
At Hollis, we don't operate in silos. Instead, you will collaborate closely with colleagues across Building Surveying, Project Management, M&E Engineering, Building Forensics, Building Safety, H&S/CDM and other disciplines to deliver integrated solutions throughout the property lifecycle.
As a Principal Fire Engineer, you will be recognised as a technical authority, trusted client advisor and mentor to developing engineers, helping to maintain the high standards that underpin our reputation in the market.
Main Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the delivery of complex fire engineering and building safety commissions across a diverse range of sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare and mixed-use developments.
Provide expert technical advice and professional judgement on matters including:
Fire Safety Strategies
Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEW)
PAS 9980 assessments
EWS1 assessments
Planning Gateway and Building Safety Act requirements
Safety Case Reviews and Reports
Construction stage fire risk management
Fire and Emergency Files
Compartmentation, fire door and fire stopping surveys
Technical due diligence and lender advisory services
Third-party design and compliance reviews
Take ownership of technically challenging, high-risk and multi-stakeholder projects from proposal stage through to completion.
Travel across the region and as required to undertake surveys, inspections and site visits
Review technical reports, strategies and assessments, ensuring quality, consistency and compliance across the service.
Apply and interpret evolving regulatory requirements including the Building Safety Act, Gateway processes and wider fire safety legislation.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and key point of contact.
Support fee proposals, project scoping and commercial management of projects.
Contribute to the growth and development of the Building Safety & Fire service through business development activities, client engagement and identification of new opportunities.
Mentor and support developing Fire Engineers and Surveyors, sharing technical knowledge and helping build capability across the team.
Work collaboratively with colleagues across Hollis to deliver interdisciplinary solutions and maximise value for our clients.
Your Profile
Significant experience in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety or Building Safety consultancy.
Degree qualified in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
Strong technical knowledge across a broad range of fire engineering and building safety services.
Demonstrable experience leading the delivery of complex projects and managing multiple stakeholders.
Strong understanding of current legislation, guidance and industry standards, including the Building Safety Act, PAS 9980, FRAEW methodology and UK Building Regulations.
Experience reviewing and signing off technical outputs and providing technical leadership to project teams.
Experience mentoring or developing junior engineers and supporting professional development within a team environment.
Commercially aware, with experience supporting fee proposals, managing client relationships and contributing to business growth.
Chartered status, or working towards Chartered status with a clear pathway to achievement, would be advantageous.
Passionate about advancing standards within the fire engineering profession and helping establish Hollis as a leading building safety and fire consultancy.
Our preference is to recruit directly wherever possible. Should this role be approved for support from external recruitment partners, we will contact our PSL agencies accordingly.
Please note that we do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Effective introduction of a candidate will only be accepted if it has been requested to submit CV’s in relation to a specific vacancy. Any speculative submissions will not incur a fee. For any queries, kindly reach out to the appropriate Talent Acquisition team member.
The Company
Hollis is a leading independent real estate consultancy. We work with owners, occupiers, developers and funders, across both private and public sectors, to help them get more out of their real estate, at every stage of the property life cycle.
We’re a multi-skilled team of surveyors, engineers, ESG consultants, project managers and technical specialists operating across the UK, Ireland, Germany, Spain and The Netherlands. We have a unique way of working and believe that people do things better by doing them together. We aim to do the right thing, be clear, transparent and find some fun along the way.
Why join us?
We are hardworking, progressive, successful and fun. We’re independently-owned and independently-minded, not afraid to give honest advice or to be ourselves. We aim to achieve the right balance for you, delivering excellent client service whilst supporting you in fulfilling your potential and achieving your goals.
We offer a highly attractive salary and a generous benefits package including:
Life assurance and private medical insurance
Season ticket loan
5% Employer pension contribution
25 days of holiday and an extra day off on your birthday
Cycle to work scheme, retail vouchers, gym discounts and more
EV car scheme
Longevity awards
Hollis operates a hybrid-working policy giving employees the opportunity to work between their home and our offices, where their job allows it. In addition, employees are encouraged to request flexible working hours when needed and we work hard to accommodate where we can.
We are a sociable bunch and host pay day drinks, quarterly lunches, quiz nights and cultural and sporting activities to socialise and have fun with your colleagues. We also give back and take part in numerous charity events all over the country throughout the year.
We're Inclusive
Together we welcome, we embrace, and we celebrate our differences. Our aim is to provide a diverse and inclusive workplace which supports and cares for all our employees, including those from underrepresented or non-dominant groups. We’re focused on a culture of inclusion; where all barriers including prejudice are removed from our working environment; and where all our people are empowered to be the best they can be.
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you would like the opportunity to join Hollis but your past experience is not an exact match, we encourage you to apply anyway as you could be the right candidate for this role or another role within the company.
If you require alternative formats of our documents or need to apply offline, please get in touch with the talent acquisition team: talentacquisition@hollisglobal.com or call us on 020 7622 9555.
All together different - We’re independent, multi-disciplinary real estate technical experts, project managers, and sustainability consultants.
At Hollis, we know buildings inside and out. For more than 30 years, we’ve been powered by independence and driven by deep technical knowledge – a unique combination that sets us apart.
We work with owners, occupiers, developers and funders, across both private and public sectors, to help them get more out of their real estate, at every stage of the property life cycle.
Advising across core real estate markets in the UK and Europe, we understand how buildings work, how they perform, and how to unlock their full potential with unbiased, value-driven commercial solutions.
We are committed to delivering and maintaining a sustainable built environment and are recognised specialists in due diligence surveys, measured surveys, project management, cost management, party walls, rights of light, M&E and environment, energy and sustainability.
Ours is a culture built on the idea that people do things better by doing them together. Where everyone gets involved side by side, to tackle each challenge and win the best outcome for our clients. We aim to do the right thing, be clear, transparent and find some fun along the way.
We have a unique way of working, evolved through many years of practical experience and a tenacious attitude where we always try to find the fun. We’re constantly evolving our capabilities, footprint and approach to reflect the demands of a changing world, and make the best of what it offers.
