Head of Fire Engineering

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Head of Fire Engineering (Fire Engineer / Fire Safety Engineering Lead - Advisory Consultancy)

Location: London / Hybrid (flexible UK considered)

Salary: £100,000 - £125,000 + package (flexible for the right individual)

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fire Engineer / Fire Safety Engineer to step into a Head of Fire Engineering position within a growing advisory-led consultancy.

This is not a replacement or backfill hire. The role is focused on establishing and leading a Fire Engineering function, shaping technical delivery, and building a team around a strong base of existing client demand.

The business operates across asset management, building compliance, fire safety, and estate-wide advisory programmes, working with large and complex portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop a Fire Engineering / Fire Safety Engineering service offering

Provide technical and strategic fire engineering advice across complex estates

Engage directly with clients, including estates teams and senior stakeholders

Deliver fire strategies, fire safety advice, and performance-based design input

Support and develop fire safety compliance and asset-based programmes

Build and grow a team of Fire Engineers / Fire Safety Engineers

Contribute to wider advisory and consultancy services across the business

What's in Place

Established relationships across large, complex estates (healthcare, public sector, commercial portfolios)

Immediate demand for fire engineering and fire safety consultancy support

Strong financial backing to support team growth and service expansion

Existing asset & compliance consultancy offering to integrate with

Requirements

Experience as a Fire Engineer / Fire Safety Engineer within a consultancy environment

Operating at Principal Fire Engineer / Associate Director / Senior Fire Engineer level

Strong understanding of UK fire safety regulations, fire strategies, and performance-based design

Experience delivering fire engineering solutions across complex buildings or estates

Ability to engage with clients and contribute at a strategic level

Ambition to step into a leadership or Head of Fire Engineering role

Desirable

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership

Membership with IFE / SFPE or similar professional body

Experience across sectors such as healthcare, commercial, residential, or infrastructure

Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to:

Step into a Head of Fire Engineering position

Take ownership of a new and growing fire engineering function

Work within an advisory consultancy model, not purely design delivery

Influence technical direction, client strategy, and team growth

Build a team with immediate follow-on hires planned

Apply / Enquiries

For a confidential discussion, apply or contact Nathan at 300 North directly on (phone number removed) or (url removed) to discuss further
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Location:
London
Salary:
£100,000 - £125,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Consulting

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