Fire Engineering Director

A unique opportunity for an experienced Fire Engineer to join a growing multidisciplinary technical team operating across the UK and wider EMEA region.

The successful candidate will lead and support complex fire engineering projects, including external wall fire risk assessments, remediation programmes and forensic investigations. This role offers a clear opportunity to help develop a specialist fire engineering practice within an established global consultancy.

This position can be based anywhere in the UK, with travel required to head offices & client offices as and when required.

Project Details

The successful Fire Engineer will join a broad, multidisciplinary technical team working closely with the consultancy’s established Forensic Services division.

The role will involve delivering fire engineering services across complex residential and commercial built-environment projects. Assignments may include fire strategies, external wall assessments, remediation programmes, technical investigations and expert-related work.

The Fire Engineer will collaborate with specialists from several disciplines, including technical, quantum, delay and insurance teams. This provides an excellent opportunity to develop broader forensic experience and contribute to high-profile disputes and investigations.

In addition to technical delivery, the successful candidate will help grow the fire engineering service, strengthen client relationships and mentor junior colleagues.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Fire Engineers who are either chartered or working towards chartership. Previous expert witness or testifying experience would be advantageous but is not essential, as the business can support candidates seeking to progress towards this level.

Responsibilities and Duties

The successful Fire Engineer will be responsible for:

• Leading and delivering fire engineering projects across residential and commercial developments.

• Undertaking external wall system assessments and supporting complex remediation programmes.

• Preparing, reviewing and implementing fire strategies.

• Carrying out site inspections, technical investigations and fire safety assessments.

• Providing clear technical and strategic advice to clients.

• Ensuring that all technical outputs meet relevant legislation, guidance and quality standards.

• Preparing and reviewing detailed technical reports.

• Supporting forensic investigations and expert-related assignments.

• Working collaboratively with colleagues across fire engineering, technical, quantum, delay and insurance disciplines.

• Managing projects, programmes, budgets and technical deliverables.

• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships.

• Supporting the continued growth of the fire engineering service across the UK and EMEA.

• Mentoring and supporting the professional development of junior team members.

Desired Skills and Experience

The successful Fire Engineer will ideally have:

• Strong experience working within a fire engineering consultancy environment.

• Experience leading fire strategy and fire safety projects.

• Experience delivering external wall assessments and remediation-related work.

• A strong understanding of UK fire safety legislation and regulatory requirements.

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

• Experience working across residential and commercial developments.

• The ability to undertake site inspections and produce clear, technically robust reports.

• Strong project management and client advisory skills.

• Experience leading projects and supporting the development of other team members.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• The ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary environment.

• Previous forensic, expert witness or testifying experience would be advantageous.

• An interest in developing further experience within the expert and construction disputes arena.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• A degree in Fire Engineering, Structural Engineering or another relevant discipline is required.

• Chartered status with a relevant professional institution would be advantageous.

• Candidates actively working towards chartership will also be considered.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The hiring company is an established global consultancy providing specialist technical, forensic and advisory services across the built environment.

Its multidisciplinary teams advise clients on complex construction, engineering, insurance and dispute-related matters throughout the UK and internationally.

This appointment forms part of the company’s continued investment in its fire engineering capabilities. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence the development of the service and build a successful specialist practice with the support of an established global business.

The company operates a Director-led structure and promotes a collaborative culture with an open-door approach.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Competitive salary based on experience.

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

• Choice of central office location in London, Manchester, Birmingham or Glasgow.

• Company pension scheme.

• Private healthcare.

• Death-in-service insurance.

• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.

• Childcare and pension salary-sacrifice schemes.

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Professional development and chartership support.

• Opportunities to develop forensic and expert witness experience.

• Excellent long-term career progression within a growing global consultancy.