Head of Fire Engineering

Fire Engineering Team Leader / Head of Fire Engineering

Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid Working)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Excellent package + uncapped bonus + private medical insurance

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Fire Engineer to build and lead a brand-new Fire Engineering division within an established and growing fire protection business.

Rather than stepping into an existing management structure, you'll have the opportunity to shape the department from the ground up setting technical standards, recruiting your own team, developing client relationships and playing a key role in the future growth of the business.

If you're looking for the chance to move into a genuine leadership position with autonomy, influence and long-term career progression, this role offers exactly that.

The Role

As the Head of Fire Engineering, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of high-quality fire engineering consultancy services while establishing and growing your own team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing a team of Fire Engineers.

• Producing and reviewing Fire Strategy Reports for new build, refurbishment and complex developments.

• Advising clients, architects and design teams on fire engineering solutions and regulatory compliance.

• Applying Approved Document B, BS 9991, BS 9999 and BS 7974 guidance across a range of projects.

• Providing technical leadership and quality assurance across all fire engineering work.

• Supporting Building Control submissions and Building Safety Act requirements.

• Attending client meetings and representing the business throughout project delivery.

• Developing internal procedures, technical standards and best practice.

• Recruiting, mentoring and developing engineers as the department grows.

• Supporting the commercial growth of the Fire Engineering division.

About You

To be considered, you will ideally have:

• A degree in Fire Engineering or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent Level 6 qualification).

• At least 3 years' experience within Fire Engineering or Fire Engineering Consultancy.

• Experience producing Fire Strategy Reports and delivering performance-based fire engineering solutions.

• Strong knowledge of Approved Document B, BS 9991, BS 9999 and BS 7974.

• Associate membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (or working towards professional membership).

• Excellent communication and technical report-writing skills.

• Previous experience leading projects and managing client relationships.

• A genuine ambition to build and grow a successful Fire Engineering team.

What's on Offer?

Highly competitive salary (above market rate for the right individual).

Uncapped bonus linked to the success of the department.

Hybrid working.

Private medical insurance.

Pension scheme.

Ongoing professional development and paid professional memberships.

Genuine autonomy to build your own team and influence the future direction of the business.

Long-term career progression into a senior leadership position.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Fire Engineer ready to take the next step in your career and build something of your own with the backing of an established business, we'd love to have a confidential conversation.