Principal​/Associate Fire Engineer

A leading multidisciplinary buildings consultancy is seeking an Associate Fire Engineering Director to spearhead and expand its Fire Engineering capability across the UK. This is a senior leadership position ideal for a highly experienced fire engineer with a blend of technical authority, commercial acumen, and team development expertise
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The successful candidate will shape the Fire Engineering division
, lead complex, high-profile projects
, drive market growth
, and develop high-performing teams
.

• Lead and deliver multi-disciplinary fire engineering projects across sectors such as healthcare, life sciences, commercial, residential, and major regeneration.
• Act as technical sign-off authority for fire engineering deliverables.
• Provide expert guidance on performance-based fire engineering
  , CFD fire and smoke modelling
  , evacuation strategies
  , and fire safety compliance
  .
• Ensure adherence to legislation, standards, and best practice (ADB, BS 9991, BS 9999, NFPA, EN standards).
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement in fire engineering methodologies.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior clients, developers, architects, contractors, regulators, and local authorities
  .
• Lead business development activities
  , including bids, proposals, and client presentations.
• Represent the consultancy at industry forums, technical panels, and regulatory consultations
  .

• Drive the strategic growth of Fire Engineering services across UK markets.
• Identify new market opportunities
  , emerging sectors, and service expansions.
• Contribute to long-term business strategy and commercial success
  .
• Lead, mentor, and develop fire engineering teams
  .
• Support professional development
  , chartership (CEng / IFE), and career progression.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture
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• Proven experience in leading complex fire engineering projects and teams
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• Strong track record in business development and securing major projects
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• Deep technical expertise in performance-based design, CFD modelling, and evacuation strategies
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• Excellent communication, presentation, and client engagement skills
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• Experience in multidisciplinary environments (Architecture, MEP, Structures, PM).
• Strategic mindset with commercial awareness and leadership capability
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• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IFE membership (or equivalent).
• Extensive experience within fire engineering consultancy
  .

• Senior leadership role with real influence over service growth.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
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• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects across multiple sectors
  .
• Strong emphasis on professional development and technical excellence
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• Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
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