Head of Fire Engineering (Fire Engineer / Fire Safety Engineering Lead - Advisory Consultancy)
Location: London / Hybrid (flexible UK considered)
Salary: £100,000 - £125,000 + package (flexible for the right individual)
Overview
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fire Engineer / Fire Safety Engineer to step into a Head of Fire Engineering position within a growing advisory-led consultancy.
This is not a replacement or backfill hire. The role is focused on establishing and leading a Fire Engineering function, shaping technical delivery, and building a team around a strong base of existing client demand.
The business operates across asset management, building compliance, fire safety, and estate-wide advisory programmes, working with large and complex portfolios.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop a Fire Engineering / Fire Safety Engineering service offering
Provide technical and strategic fire engineering advice across complex estates
Engage directly with clients, including estates teams and senior stakeholders
Deliver fire strategies, fire safety advice, and performance-based design input
Support and develop fire safety compliance and asset-based programmes
Build and grow a team of Fire Engineers / Fire Safety Engineers
Contribute to wider advisory and consultancy services across the business
What's in Place
Established relationships across large, complex estates (healthcare, public sector, commercial portfolios)
Immediate demand for fire engineering and fire safety consultancy support
Strong financial backing to support team growth and service expansion
Existing asset & compliance consultancy offering to integrate with
Requirements
Experience as a Fire Engineer / Fire Safety Engineer within a consultancy environment
Operating at Principal Fire Engineer / Associate Director / Senior Fire Engineer level
Strong understanding of UK fire safety regulations, fire strategies, and performance-based design
Experience delivering fire engineering solutions across complex buildings or estates
Ability to engage with clients and contribute at a strategic level
Ambition to step into a leadership or Head of Fire Engineering role
Desirable
Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership
Membership with IFE / SFPE or similar professional body
Experience across sectors such as healthcare, commercial, residential, or infrastructure
Opportunity
This is a rare opportunity to:
Step into a Head of Fire Engineering position
Take ownership of a new and growing fire engineering function
Work within an advisory consultancy model, not purely design delivery
Influence technical direction, client strategy, and team growth
Build a team with immediate follow-on hires planned
Apply / Enquiries
For a confidential discussion, apply or contact Nathan at 300 North directly on (phone number removed) or (url removed) to discuss further