Director-Level Fire Engineer Opportunity - Manchester Or London - Salary £130,000 - £160,000

Director-Level Fire Engineer Opportunity

Location: London or Manchester (with national project coverage)

We're working with a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy known for delivering high-quality services across surveying, engineering, project management, and fire safety. Due to strategic growth and increased client demand, they're seeking a senior Fire Engineer to lead and expand their fire engineering services.

This is a director-level opportunity offering the chance to shape the fire engineering function from the ground up - with immediate access to high-risk, high-profile projects in residential, student accommodation, and mixed-use developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of and expand the existing fire engineering service offering
• Build and lead a dedicated fire engineering team
• Deliver services across: Fire risk assessments (including FRAEWs) Fire strategies and holistic fire safety reviews
• Design reviews and compliance assessments
• Compartmentation design and advice
• Façade remediation strategy and interim measures
• Fire modelling and scenario analysis using industry-leading software
• Collaborate closely with internal teams in project management, cost consultancy, and façade engineering
• Lead input on complex remediation schemes including cladding replacement and fire alarm system upgrades

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role is ideal for a driven fire engineering professional ready to step into a senior leadership role - especially someone looking for greater scope, autonomy, and a path to build their own team.

Required skills and experience:

• Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation, including: Building Safety Act 2022 Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 Regulatory Reform Order (2005) PAS 9980 Approved Documents and relevant guidance
• Understanding of fire safety in high-risk residential and multi-use buildings
• Expertise in internal compartmentation, façade systems, and cladding-related fire risk
• Proficiency in fire modelling tools is advantageous
• Chartership (CEng or IEng) via IFE or equivalent professional body preferred

Qualifications:

Degree in Fire Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related field Chartered or Incorporated Fire Engineer (or equivalent demonstrable experience)

What's on Offer

• Highly competitive salary (Director-level)
• Performance-based bonus
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Gym membership
• Generous CPD, training, and career development support
• 25 days holiday + office closure over Christmas

This is a rare opportunity to shape a fast-growing fire engineering division within a respected consultancy, with the backing of an established team and a strong pipeline of projects.

Interested?
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch.