Associate Director and Lead Fire Engineer
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About the Role
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.
Key Responsibilities
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
About You
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
Experience with advanced fire engineering techniques (CFD modelling, evacuation analysis) is highly desirable
What's On 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
If you are a driven Fire Engineer ready to step into a senior leadership role, contact Hugo Oliver on 07947 648308 or email
Disclaimer:
Carriera Limited values diversity and promotes equality and no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are open to discussing any reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements you may require to support your application. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. When advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business for the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003. All applications will be held in strict confidence and in accordance with our
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineering