About the Role Our client, a leading and growing multidisciplinary consultancy, is seeking an Associate Director & Lead Fire Engineer to establish and lead a brand-new Fire Engineering service line.
Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.
This is a unique opportunity to build a department from the ground up, taking full ownership of fire engineering services across a diverse portfolio of projects.
The role combines technical leadership, client consulting, and strategic business development in fire safety and fire engineering.
Key Responsibilities Establish and lead a new Fire Engineering service within the consultancy.
Drive business development, win new clients, and expand fire engineering services revenue streams.
Deliver high-level fire engineering consultancy across London and the South.
Produce fire strategies, FRAEW & PAS 9980 assessments, and technical fire reports.
Conduct building, structural, and fire risk assessments.
Lead complex fire engineering analysis, including CFD modelling and evacuation modelling.
Develop fire safety management plans and provide strategic fire safety advice to clients.
Build, mentor, and manage a growing fire engineering team.
Implement QA processes, procedures, and long-term fire service frameworks.
About You Chartered Fire Engineer (MIFireE or equivalent).
Over 10 years experience in fire engineering with a strong technical portfolio.
Proven ability to generate new business, manage client accounts, and grow fire engineering client relationships.
Entrepreneurial mindset with the drive to lead and expand a fire engineering team.
Strong communication skills and ability to present complex fire engineering concepts clearly.
Autonomous, proactive, and able to take full ownership of a fire service line.
Experience with advanced fire engineering techniques (CFD modelling, evacuation analysis) is highly desirable.
Whats On Offer A career-defining opportunity to build and lead an entirely new fire engineering service.
Real progression potential to Director level.
Strong support from senior leadership while retaining full autonomy.
Competitive salary, bonus, professional memberships, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Flexible working arrangements (hybrid) once probation is complete. xjlbheb
Apply Now If you are a driven Fire Engineer ready to step into a senior leadership role, contact Hugo Oliver on or email Disclaimer: Carriera Limited values diversity and promotes equality and no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
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