Associate Fire Engineering Director
2 days ago
Southampton
Associate Fire Engineering Director UK – National role | Hybrid / Flexible working An established multidisciplinary buildings consultancy is seeking an Associate Fire Engineering Director to lead and grow its Fire Engineering capability across the UK. This is a senior, strategic, and client-facing role suited to a technically exceptional fire engineer who combines technical authority, commercial leadership, and people development. You will play a key role in shaping the Fire Engineering division, leading complex projects, influencing market growth, and developing high-performing teams. Strategic Leadership & Technical Authority • Lead and oversee complex, multi-disciplinary fire engineering projects across a range of sectors including healthcare, life sciences, commercial, residential, and major regeneration, • Act as technical sign-off authority for fire engineering deliverables, • Provide expert advice on performance-based fire engineering, CFD fire and smoke modelling, evacuation strategies, and fire safety compliance, • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and best practice (ADB, BS 9991, BS 9999, NFPA, EN standards), • Drive innovation and continuous improvement in fire engineering practices Client & Market Leadership • Build and maintain strong relationships with senior clients, developers, architects, contractors, regulators, and local authorities, • Lead business development activity including bids, proposals, and client presentations, • Represent the business at industry forums, technical panels, and regulatory consultations Business Development & Growth • Support 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 People Leadership & Team Development • Lead, mentor, and develop fire engineering teams, • Support professional development, chartership (CEng / IFE), and career progression, • Foster a collaborative, high-performance, knowledge-sharing culture About You • Proven experience leading complex, high-profile fire engineering projects and teams, • Strong track record in business development and securing major project work, • Deep technical expertise in performance-based design, CFD, and evacuation modelling, • Excellent communication, presentation, and client engagement skills, • Experience working in multidisciplinary environments (Architecture, MEP, Structures, PM), • Strategic mindset with strong commercial awareness and leadership capabilities Qualifications • Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IFE membership (or equivalent), • Extensive experience within fire engineering consultancy Why Apply? • Senior leadership role with genuine influence over service growth, • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, • High-profile projects across multiple sectors, • Strong focus on professional development and technical excellence, • Supportive, collaborative, and inclusive working culture, • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package