Overview
Technical Recruiter in Fire Risk / Fire Engineering / Health & Safety / Building Safety. Nine years of experience recruiting technical professionals. Our client is seeking a Director of Fire Engineering with responsibility for leading the division, developing innovative software-driven solutions, and delivering high-impact projects.
Salary: £200,000 to £250,000 p/a, with up to 50% bonus. Base salary is negotiable based on experience and what you can deliver. Remote and office-based work options available, with flexible arrangements.
What the role offers
* Senior leadership role in a thriving consultancy
* Ownership of a £4M division with scope for significant growth
* Opportunity to contribute to the development of leading fire engineering software packages
* Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
* Flexible/hybrid working options and multiple office locations
* Exposure to landmark projects and innovative technologies
* Inclusive, forward-thinking company culture
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and scale the Fire Engineering division beyond its current £4M turnover
* Develop and own fire engineering projects and client relationships
* Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing fire engineering team
* Drive adoption and enhancement of proprietary and industry-leading software tools
* Deliver performance-based, compliant fire engineering solutions for complex projects
* Collaborate with clients, architects, regulators, and software developers
* Represent the company in technical forums and industry events
* Contribute to business development and strategic growth planning
Qualifications
* Degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety, or related discipline
* Ideally, Chartered Engineer (CEng) or similar, on track to achieve accreditation, or qualified in a similar discipline
* Experience managing in fire engineering or leadership roles
* Strong background in fire engineering software and modelling tools
* Experience working with or developing fire engineering software is a plus
* Proven ability to grow and lead teams in a consultancy environment
* Commercially aware, self-motivated, and entrepreneurial mindset
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Note: The client would consider a Principal Consultant or Associate Director with the ability to deliver this role; salary negotiable
What Our Client Will Offer
* Senior leadership role in a thriving £75M consultancy
* Ownership of a £4M division with scope for significant growth
* Opportunity to contribute to one of the UK’s premier fire engineering software packages
* Competitive salary: £200,000 to £250,000, depending on experience and what you can deliver
* Bonus: up to 50% of base salary based on revenue and division success, extended to all fire engineering employees
* Unlimited holidays based on performance
* Bupa private healthcare for you and your family
* Flexible/hybrid working options, with offices in London, the Midlands, South West, and Scotland, plus remote work
* Exposure to landmark projects and innovative technologies
* Inclusive, forward-thinking company culture
If you’re ready to lead a pioneering fire engineering team, please send an up-to-date CV outlining your experience.
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