Technical Director Fire Engineering Job at Brandon James (Newcastle upon Tyne)

Technical Director – Fire Engineering

An established, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy is looking to appoint...

Location

United Kingdom , Manchester

Salary:

90000.00 - 100000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Extensive experience in fire safety engineering within a consultancy environment
Degree or Master’s qualification in Fire Engineering or a related discipline
Strong technical understanding of fire engineered design solutions and regulations
Demonstrated experience delivering projects from design through construction
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Full membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE)
Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) preferred

Job Responsibility

Leading the development of fire safety strategies during design and construction stages
Providing technical fire engineering analysis using both prescriptive and performance-based approaches
Overseeing projects from concept through to completion
Attending client, design team and regulatory meetings
Carrying out site visits where required
Preparing and reviewing fee proposals and supporting project planning
Acting as a senior technical authority and reviewing work produced by other engineers
Supporting the development and mentoring of fire engineering teams
Maintaining strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders

What we offer

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Support for continued professional development and chartership
Opportunities to work on complex and high-profile projects
Clear career progression within a growing fire engineering division
Inclusive and collaborative working environment

Fulltime

New

Regional Director Fire Engineering

I’m working with a well-established fire engineering consultancy seeking a Regio...

Location

United Kingdom , Leeds

Salary:

90000.00 - 120000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree qualified in Fire Engineering or a relevant discipline
Minimum 5 years’ experience delivering fire engineering projects
Minimum 2 years’ experience managing a successful team
Strong leadership and communication skills
Commercial awareness with experience managing fees, proposals and invoicing targets
Experience reviewing fire strategies, reports and technical documents
Strong client relationship management skills
Ability to mentor, develop and appraise team members
Ethical, driven and confident managing difficult conversations
Experience representing a consultancy at networking events, presentations or industry groups

Job Responsibility

Take overall responsibility for the performance, growth and development of a regional fire engineering office
Oversee project delivery across a wide range of sectors, ensuring work is completed to a high technical standard while supporting invoicing targets, client relationships and team development
Provide guidance on large and complex fire engineering projects, review fire strategies, reports and fee proposals, and support the technical progression of the wider team
Play a key role in business development, networking, client engagement and representing the consultancy within the wider industry
Manage conflict, uphold high standards, support wellbeing across the team and contribute to the long-term growth of the business

What we offer

Bonus scheme
Hybrid working
Private healthcare
Pension contribution
Senior leadership position
Opportunity to lead and grow a regional office
Clear route to further progression

Fulltime

Associate Director Fire Engineering

A well-established, privately owned consultancy of Fire Engineering specialists,...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Salary:

80000.00 - 90000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Structural or similar)
Postgraduate qualification in Fire Engineering
Chartered Engineer (CEng) and full IFE membership
Minimum 10 years’ UK fire engineering experience
Proven leadership in project delivery, team management, and client development

Job Responsibility

Take ownership of the Fire Engineering function, driving performance, quality, and growth
Manage workload, profitability, and resource planning while working closely with senior leadership to define business strategy
Build and maintain key client relationships, lead bid submissions, and represent the business across industry events and client engagements
Oversee the delivery of complex fire engineering projects, ensuring all outputs are technically robust, commercially sound, and aligned with current legislation such as Approved Document B, BS 9999, BS 9991, and BS 7974
Act as a senior technical authority, reviewing and signing off fire strategies and related deliverables
Provide expert input across areas including smoke control, façade systems, and structural fire engineering
Mentor, manage, and develop staff through structured guidance and performance oversight
Support recruitment and foster a collaborative, high-performing environment across disciplines

What we offer

Private healthcare
Pension contribution
Professional membership fees covered
Ongoing CPD and career development support
Flexible / hybrid working options

Fulltime

Associate Director Fire Engineering

A specialist fire engineering consultancy dedicated to delivering innovative and...

Location

United Kingdom , Bristol

Salary:

80000.00 - 100000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience as a Senior Fire Engineer or Associate within a consultancy environment
Strong technical expertise in fire safety design and compliance
Demonstrable leadership skills with the ability to mentor and inspire a team
Commercial awareness, with experience in fee proposals and project management
Excellent client-facing skills and the ability to build lasting professional relationships

Job Responsibility

Lead the development and delivery of high-quality fire safety strategies and designs
Act as a trusted advisor to clients, building long-term relationships across multiple sectors
Prepare and manage project proposals, fee bids, and tenders
Oversee budgets, timelines, and quality standards across all projects
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
Drive innovation in fire safety practices, contributing to industry forums and thought leadership
Support company-wide strategic goals and contribute to the growth of the business

What we offer

Flexible Working
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Life Assurance
Company Bonus Scheme
Private Medical Insurance
9-Day Working Fortnight (after successfully passing probation)
Enhanced Maternity Paternity Pay
Professional subscriptions
Company Events & Social
Pension

Fulltime

Director of Fire Engineering

This is a new role and the first dedicated Fire Consultant within Thomas & Adams...

Location

United Kingdom , London, Glasgow or Edinburgh

Salary:

Not provided

Egis in the UK

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree in a Fire related subject with substantial consultancy experience
Strong knowledge of UK codes and standards (e.g., ADB/Scottish Handbooks, BS 9999, BS 9991, BS/EN suites) and familiarity with international frameworks (e.g., NFPA, IBC) where relevant to client/insurer requirements
Demonstrable proficiency in developing fire strategies, means of escape design, smoke control principles, structural fire resistance requirements, and fire service access
Experience with analysis/modelling tools and methods (e.g., evacuation modelling
familiarity with CFD workflows and limitations
ability to commission, interpret and challenge specialist studies)
Excellent written and verbal communication
capable of authoring clear technical reports and presenting to clients and authorities
Evidence of leading multi‑disciplinary coordination and managing delivery to time, cost, and quality
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for site/client engagements

Job Responsibility

Act as an integral interface between client, design team, contractors and approving authorities to achieve successful technical and commercial outcomes
Lead the development of proportionate fire strategies for new build and refurbishment projects (e.g., BS9999, BS9991, Approved Document B), including performance‑based approaches where appropriate
Plan and deliver project scopes, budgets, and programmes
manage risk, change, and quality through the lifecycle
Provide construction stage support: design checks, site inspections, technical queries, witnessing/validation of fire safety systems, and review of O&M/Record information for handover
Produce and review fire strategies, compartmentation layouts, means of escape and evacuation analyses, smoke control concepts, structural fire resistance requirements, and fire service access provisions
Undertake and/or interpret modelling and calculations (e.g., evacuation modelling, smoke movement/computational fluid dynamics, radiation/tenability checks) and document engineering judgements and assumptions clearly
Specify active and passive fire protection systems (e.g., detection and alarm, sprinklers/watermist/clean agent systems, fire stopping, cavity barriers, structural protection)
coordinate with MEP and architectural details
Prepare third‑party reviews/design verifications

Director of Fire Engineering

An established organisation is seeking a Director of Fire Engineering to oversee...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Salary:

90000.00 - 100000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience leading high-profile projects and technical teams
Strong track record in business development and securing major projects
Deep expertise in fire engineering design, modelling and compliance
Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience working within multidisciplinary environments
Strategic mindset with strong commercial awareness
Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IFE membership or equivalent
Extensive experience within fire engineering consultancy

Job Responsibility

Lead complex, multidisciplinary fire engineering projects to the highest technical standards
Provide expert guidance on performance-based design, CFD modelling, evacuation strategies and fire compliance
Act as technical sign-off authority, ensuring adherence to ADB, BS 9991, BS 9999, NFPA and EN standards
Drive innovation and continuous improvement across fire engineering practices
Build and maintain senior client relationships across multiple sectors
Lead business development activities including bids, proposals and client presentations
Represent the business at industry forums, panels and regulatory discussions
Identify new market opportunities and support long-term growth strategy
Lead, mentor and develop fire engineering teams, supporting chartership and career progression

What we offer

Pension & Bonus Scheme

Fulltime

New

Technical Director

Location

Hungary , Budapest; Perbál

Salary:

Not provided

Parking Network B.V.

Expiration Date

July 03, 2026

Requirements

Specialized higher education, primarily in building mechanical, electrical, architectural or other relevant technical field
At least 4–5 years of relevant experience in complex real estate operations, technical management or facility management
Confident technical approach to building engineering, electrical, energy and architectural operational issues
Practical knowledge of legal, regulatory, contact protection, fire protection, energy and maintenance obligations related to facility management
Strong Excel and data analysis skills
ability to interpret, maintain and progress complex technical, consumption and financial spreadsheets spanning multiple years
Structured thinking, independent work and a systems-building approach
Ability to transform technical problems into decision-making material that can be interpreted from a business, financial and risk perspective
Experience in supplier, service provider and contractor negotiations
Category B driving license and willingness to travel between the Budapest and Perbál locations

Job Responsibility

Managing the continuous, safe and legally compliant technical operation of office buildings, industrial and logistics properties owned by the company group
Monitoring the condition of building mechanical, electrical, energy, architectural and infrastructure systems, initiating necessary interventions and providing professional supervision
Handling occasional errors, malfunctions, leaks, cooling-heating, electrical, mechanical and other technical problems, prioritizing and implementing interventions
Regular assessment of the technical condition of properties, identification of short, medium and long-term risks
Assessment of the condition of aging infrastructures, mechanical systems, electrical networks, roof structures, garages, water blocks, pipes, cooling and heating systems and other critical elements
Establishing a priority order of urgency and risk, and preparing the necessary maintenance, renovation and investment proposals
Monitoring of mandatory official inspections, statutory maintenance, contact protection, lightning protection, fire protection, energy and other technical compliance tasks
Maintaining, documenting and executing daily, weekly, monthly, annual and multi-year maintenance tasks
Keeping deadlines, expiration dates, review obligations and related documentation up to date
Preparation of annual operating and investment cost plans in CAPEX/OPEX breakdown

What we offer

A group of companies with a stable ownership background and operating a significant real estate portfolio
Real professional responsibility and decision-preparatory role in the technical operation of the company group
A complex technical task involving multiple properties, which includes operations, investments, energy, compliance and tenant demand management
An opportunity to make the existing operating system more transparent, structured and sustainable in the long term
Direct cooperation with owners and senior management decision-makers
Competitive benefits package, commensurate with the level of responsibility of the position

Fulltime

Assistant Engineering Director

The Assistant Director of Engineering is responsible to assist the Director of E...

Location

United States , Reston

Salary:

Not provided

Hyatt

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Hold a degree or diploma in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering and/or Building Management will be valuable
Knowledge in preventive maintenance program
Technical knowledge of air conditioning, ventilation, refrigeration systems, fire main systems, sprinklers, water/waste treatment will be an advantage
Strong leadership and team player
Good command in English and computer (Microsoft Office)
Previous Hospitality experience preferred

Job Responsibility

Assist the Director of Engineering in ensuring the efficient and economic operation of the Engineering Department in support of all other operating Departments
Supply services as required to the entire operation
Maintain equipment, building, and grounds in optimum condition
Responsible for the efficient running of the department in line with Hyatt International's Corporate Strategies and brand standards, whilst meeting employee, guest and owner expectations

Fulltime

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