Associate Fire Engineering Director

UK – National role | Hybrid / Flexible working

An established multidisciplinary buildings consultancy is seeking an Associate Fire Engineering Director to lead and grow its Fire Engineering capability across the UK. This is a senior, strategic, and client-facing role suited to a technically exceptional fire engineer who combines technical authority, commercial leadership, and people development.

You will play a key role in shaping the Fire Engineering division, leading complex projects, influencing market growth, and developing high-performing teams.

Strategic Leadership & Technical Authority

• Lead and oversee complex, multi-disciplinary fire engineering projects across a range of sectors including healthcare, life sciences, commercial, residential, and major regeneration
• Act as technical sign-off authority for fire engineering deliverables
• Provide expert advice on performance-based fire engineering, CFD fire and smoke modelling, evacuation strategies, and fire safety compliance
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and best practice (ADB, BS 9991, BS 9999, NFPA, EN standards)
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in fire engineering practices

Client & Market Leadership

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior clients, developers, architects, contractors, regulators, and local authorities
• Lead business development activity including bids, proposals, and client presentations
• Represent the business at industry forums, technical panels, and regulatory consultations

Business Development & Growth

• Support strategic growth of Fire Engineering services across UK markets
• Identify new market opportunities, emerging sectors, and service expansions
• Contribute to long-term business strategy and commercial success

People Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop fire engineering teams
• Support professional development, chartership (CEng / IFE), and career progression
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance, knowledge-sharing culture

About You

• Proven experience leading complex, high-profile fire engineering projects and teams
• Strong track record in business development and securing major project work
• Deep technical expertise in performance-based design, CFD, and evacuation modelling
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client engagement skills
• Experience working in multidisciplinary environments (Architecture, MEP, Structures, PM)
• Strategic mindset with strong commercial awareness and leadership capabilities

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IFE membership (or equivalent)
• Extensive experience within fire engineering consultancy

Why Apply?

• Senior leadership role with genuine influence over service growth
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• High-profile projects across multiple sectors
• Strong focus on professional development and technical excellence
• Supportive, collaborative, and inclusive working culture
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package