Director – Fire Engineering –  job in London – 110,000 – 130,000

Overview

In this role you will lead a new fire engineering department within a multidisciplinary consultancy, guiding strategy, technical standards, and business planning. You will oversee high-risk development and refurbishment projects across Greater London, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality delivery. You will work closely with senior leadership to integrate fire safety services with other disciplines and drive new client wins and cross-selling. This is a strategic, hands-on leadership position with a clear impact on safety outcomes and business growth.

Pay / Benefits

• salary 110,000 – 130,000
• full-time director-level appointment
• competitive bonus scheme
• professional-body membership support and training
• season-ticket loans
• group health insurance for eligible staff

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the departmental business plan, annual budget, recruitment strategy, and service development roadmap
• Establish technical standards, peer review routes, quality assurance, competency controls, and documented project records
• Lead complex fire engineering instructions and provide evidence-based advice against applicable legislation and guidance
• Manage fee proposals, project delivery, change control, billing, debt recovery, and agreed commercial targets
• Build a sustainable pipeline through new clients, repeat commissions, and cross-selling across existing consultancy services
• Recruit, manage, mentor, and develop technical colleagues while delegating appropriate delivery and retaining oversight
• Report departmental performance, resourcing, profitability, technical risks, and opportunities to senior leadership and the Board
• Represent the fire engineering service through client CPD, professional networks, public-sector tenders, and technical publications

Key requirements

• Chartered Fire Engineer status with the Institution of Fire Engineers
• IFSM accreditation preferred
• At least ten years of relevant professional experience and a strong complex fire engineering portfolio
• Knowledge of Building Safety Act 2022, Building Regulations 2010, and relevant industry guidance
• Understanding of higher-risk buildings, fire strategies, and Building Safety Regulator submission processes
• Proven track record in securing new clients and developing a sustainable commercial pipeline
• Experience recruiting and developing technical staff and achieving professional accreditation
• Ability to produce clear technical reports, fee proposals, fire strategies, and recommendations
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and digital project/document management systems

• leadership and people management
• strategic thinking and planning
• client development and relationship building
• Chartered Fire Engineer status
• IFSM accreditation (preferred)
• Knowledge of Building Safety Act 2022 and Building Regulations 2010

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