Director and Service Lead – Fire Engineering

Company: Hunter Dunning Ltd
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Location: London
Job Description:

Director and Service Lead – Fire Engineering – London

London | £110,000 – £130,000 depending on qualifying criteria | Full-time, with discretionary flexible working applications after probation

Hunter Dunning is working with a multidisciplinary consultancy to appoint a Director and Service Lead – Fire Engineering to establish and lead a new fire engineering department in London. With Board-level support, you will oversee departmental strategy, technical standards, commercial performance, and team development across existing buildings, refurbishment, remediation, and new development projects.

Your Experience

  • Chartered Fire Engineer with the Institution of Fire Engineers; IFSM accreditation preferred
  • At least 10 years of relevant professional experience
  • Strong portfolio of complex fire engineering projects
  • Experience with higher-risk buildings, fire strategies, and regulatory compliance
  • Knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 and Building Regulations 2010
  • Proven experience in business development, recruitment, and technical leadership
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and digital project, document, and information management systems

What You’ll Get

  • Competitive company bonus scheme linked to individual billing and applicable scheme rules
  • Board-level support to establish a new fire engineering department
  • Professional-body membership support and training
  • Season-ticket loans, volunteering days, and group health insurance access for eligible professional staff
  • Discretionary flexible working applications after probation, with up to two home-working days weekly subject to requirements

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Posted: October 12th, 2026