Job title: Senior/Principal Fire Engineer
Job type: Permanent / Fixed Term (Perm)
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Engineering
Functional Expertise: Engineering - Mechanical
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £55,000.00
Location: Manchester, UK
Job published: 10/02/2026
Job ID: 247880
Contact name: Toby Illingworth
Phone number: +441182284150
Contact email: tillingworth@pg-rec.com

Job Description

JOB – Senior Mechanical Design Engineer 

 

LOCATION – Manchester

 

TERM – Permanent

 

SALARY - £45,000 - £65,000 per annum, dependent on experience

 

My client designs and delivers fire services to commercial and domestic clients. They are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Manchester on a permanent basis.

 

The Fire & Security Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

  • NVQ / HNC / HND / BTEC / Degree qualified or similar ideally in Mechanical Engineering
  • At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role would be preferred
  • 3D CAD Design Experience in the fire industry
  • Mechanical / electrical Installation experience would be beneficial
  • Be a hands-on, practical engineer
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Be a team player with a positive attitude
  • Be a mentor to junior/graduate engineers
  • Have a full UK driving licence

 

The Fire & Security Engineer role will involve:

  • Hands-on servicing, installation and maintenance of fire and security systems
  • Mechanical fault-finding and repairs
  • Working within a small team to deliver a quality service to customers
  • Travelling to and from customer sites for around 2 hours a day
  • Occasional further travel in the UK e.g. to Scotland or Wales

 

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation.


For more information about this role please apply, or email Toby Illingworth on tillingworth@pg-rec.com who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

Many thanks, Premier Group