**Job Title: Fire Engineering Leader**
**Location:** London, UK
**Company:** Leading Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Consultancy
**About the Role:**
Our client, a renowned multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy, is seeking a visionary **Fire Engineering Leader** to spearhead their fire engineering team in London. This senior role is ideal for an experienced fire engineering professional with a strong leadership background and a drive to innovate. You'll have the opportunity to lead and develop high-profile projects across commercial, residential, and infrastructure sectors while guiding and mentoring a team of talented engineers.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- **Leadership & Team Development: **
- Lead, inspire, and mentor a team of fire engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence.
- Drive recruitment, training, and development initiatives to build a highly skilled and cohesive team.
- Act as the primary point of technical authority on fire engineering for the London office.
- **Strategic Project Management: **
- Oversee the planning, design, and implementation of fire engineering solutions across complex, large-scale projects.
- Develop and execute project strategies to ensure innovative, compliant, and cost-effective solutions.
- Collaborate closely with project managers and other discipline leads to ensure cohesive, integrated designs.
- **Technical Expertise & Innovation: **
- Provide advanced technical guidance on fire engineering solutions, including fire and smoke modelling, risk assessments, and performance-based design.
- Develop and implement best practices, ensuring compliance with UK and international fire safety codes (e.g., BS, EN, NFPA).
- Stay current with the latest industry trends and technologies, incorporating innovative methods into projects where applicable.
- **Client Engagement & Business Development: **
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the lead fire engineering expert and advisor.
- Support business development efforts, contributing to proposals and actively seeking opportunities to expand the firm's fire engineering portfolio.
- Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities, building a presence as a thought leader in fire engineering.
- **Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance: **
- Ensure all fire engineering designs and solutions meet or exceed industry standards, codes, and client requirements.
- Conduct peer reviews and quality assurance checks on deliverables, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Manage relationships with regulatory authorities, securing necessary approvals for project designs.
**Qualifications:**
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in fire engineering, with a proven track record of leadership on high-impact projects.
- Chartered Engineer status (CEng) is preferred, with professional membership in IFE or a similar body.
- Expertise in fire safety standards and codes (BS, EN, NFPA), with knowledge of UK and international regulations.
- Proficiency in fire modelling software (e.g., FDS, PyroSim) and familiarity with Revit and AutoCAD.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and client management skills.
- A strategic thinker with a strong commercial awareness and business development acumen.
**Why Join Our Client?**
- Competitive salary and benefits, including performance-based bonuses.
- A leadership role in a forward-thinking, collaborative team environment.
- Opportunities to work on prestigious and technically challenging projects.
- A commitment to professional development and career growth, within a globally recognized firm.
**How to Apply:**
If you're a driven and innovative fire engineering leader ready to make an impact, apply today Send your CV and cover letter to us with the subject line "Fire Engineering Leader - London."
Join us in shaping the future of fire safety and engineering excellence in London