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!