Associate Director and Lead Fire Engineer

About the Role Our client is an independantly owned property consultancy providing autonomous, client-focused management service. They are seeking an Associate Director & Lead Fire Engineer to establish and lead a brand-new Fire Engineering service line; this is a unique opportunity to build a department from the ground up, expanding on existing Building Safety & Compliance capability and take full ownership of fire engineering services across a diverse portfolio of projects.

The role combines technical leadership, client consulting, and strategic business development in the fire safety and fire engineering space.

Key Responsibilities Establish and lead a new Fire Engineering service within the business

Work directly with clients to deliver fire engineering solutions and build long-term relationships

Drive business development, win new clients, and expand fire engineering services revenue streams

Deliver high-level fire engineering consultancy across London and the South Produce fire strategies, technical fire reports and lead complex fire engineering analysis

Conduct building, structural, and fire risk assessments

Build, mentor, and manage a growing fire engineering team About YouIFE registered Fire Engineer (MIFireE or equivalent)
Over 7 years experience in fire engineering with a strong technical portfolio

Proven ability to generate new business, manage client accounts, and grow fire engineering client relationships

Strong communication skills and ability to present complex fire engineering concepts clearly

Autonomous, proactive, and able to take full ownership of a fire service line

Experience with advanced fire engineering techniques (CFD modelling, evacuation analysis) is highly desirable

What’s On OfferA career-defining opportunity to build and lead an entirely new fire engineering service

Real progression potential to Director level

Strong support from senior leadership while retaining full autonomy

Competitive salary, bonus, professional memberships, and a comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working arrangements once probation is complete

If you are a driven Fire Engineer ready to step into a senior leadership role, contact Hugo Oliver on or email  Limited values diversity and promotes equality and no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are open to discussing any reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements you may require to support your application.

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