Technical Director – Fire Engineering

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

What This Role Involves

• Working on a variety of projects at once – from a University in Scotland to a high‑rise residential tower in London – enabling innovative architectural design without compromising on fire safety.
• Running through design information, liaising with other WSP disciplines such as Facades, Acoustics and Structures.
• Presenting designs to local authorities and the Fire Service, and advising the design team on safety‑enhancing changes.
• Guided through software packages, fire standards, team briefings and client updates, while contributing to team social events.
• Assisting the successful candidate toward professional registration via IFE and other professional organisations.

Professional Development Programme

• Technical report writing
• Team‑specific technical skills
• Project management (introduction and advanced)
• Influential communications
• Commercial concepts
• Collaborative team challenge
• Continuous improvement

Qualifications

• BSc (BEng) or MSc (MEng) in Fire, Structural, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Extensive experience within the fire engineering consulting industry.
• Can be based from any of our UK major offices.
• Commitment to achieving chartered status or equivalent professional qualifications.

EEO Statement

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria – please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.