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Associate Director and Lead Fire Engineer

United Kingdom, London 90000.00 - 130000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 10, 2026
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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.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

Requirements

  • IFE 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

Nice to have

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

What we offer

  • A 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

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