Head Of Fire Engineering

Our client is a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with a strong presence across the UK and an established reputation within the built environment sector. Due to continued growth and a significant pipeline of major projects, they are now seeking an experienced Head of Fire Engineering to lead and develop their fire engineering capability across Scotland, based from their Edinburgh office.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an ambitious fire engineering professional looking to play a strategic role within a highly respected consultancy delivering landmark residential, commercial, healthcare, education, infrastructure, and mixed‑use developments.

As Head of Fire Engineering, you will be responsible for leading the Scotland fire engineering team, driving technical excellence, supporting business development initiatives, and delivering high-quality fire engineering solutions across a broad portfolio of projects.

You will work closely with regional and national leadership teams to grow the division, mentor engineers, and strengthen client relationships throughout Scotland and the wider UK market.

• Lead and manage the Fire Engineering team across Scotland
• Deliver innovative fire engineering strategies and technical solutions
• Oversee complex projects from concept through to completion
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Support business development and work‑winning activities
• Mentor and develop junior and senior engineering staff
• Ensure compliance with UK fire safety regulations and standards
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams across major projects
• Contribute to the strategic growth of the fire engineering division

• Degree qualified in Fire Engineering or a related discipline
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership
• Extensive experience within consultancy fire engineering
• Strong technical knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and standards
• Proven leadership and team management experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  
  Experience delivering fire strategies across a range of sectors
• Commercial awareness and business development capability

• Salary up to £100,000 depending on experience
• Performance‑related bonus
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Generous pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Clear pathway to Director level
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Opportunity to lead high‑profile projects across Scotland