Associate Director

Carriera; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy is seeking an Associate Director & Lead Fire Engineer to establish and lead a new Fire Engineering service line. This role involves driving business development, offering high-level consultancy, and developing a skilled team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, strong technical leadership skills, and a chartered fire engineering qualification. This is a unique opportunity to build a department and impact diverse projects across the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in fire engineering or related fields.
• Proven track record in leading fire engineering services.
• Experienced in business development and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment of the new Fire Engineering service line.
• Drive business development and secure new clients.
• Deliver high-level fire engineering consultancy across diverse projects.
• Conduct technical assessments and produce fire strategies.
• Mentor and manage a team of fire engineering professionals.

Skills

Business development

Client consulting

Fire risk assessments

Fire engineering analysis

Team management

Education

Chartered Fire Engineer (MIFireE or equivalent)

Job description

Job Description

About the Role

Our client, a leading and growing multidisciplinary consultancy, is 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, taking full ownership of fire engineering services across a diverse portfolio of projects. The role combines technical leadership, client consulting, and strategic business development in fire safety and fire engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a new Fire Engineering service within the consultancy.
• 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, FRAEW & PAS 9980 assessments, and technical fire reports.
• Conduct building, structural, and fire risk assessments.
• Lead complex fire engineering analysis, including CFD modelling and evacuation modelling.
• Develop fire safety management plans and provide strategic fire safety advice to clients.
• Build, mentor, and manage a growing fire engineering team.
• Implement QA processes, procedures, and long-term fire service frameworks.

About You

• Chartered Fire Engineer (MIFireE or equivalent).

Over 10 years...