Associate Director

Carriera; Bath; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director & Lead Fire Engineer to establish and lead a brand-new Fire Engineering service line. This role requires a Chartered Fire Engineer with over 10 years of experience, focusing on business development and delivering high-level fire engineering consultancy. The successful candidate will take ownership of fire engineering services while mentoring a growing team. This position is based in Bath, UK, and offers a unique opportunity to build a department from the ground up.

Qualifications

• Chartered Fire Engineer status is required.
• Over 10 years of experience in fire engineering.
• Experience in leading complex fire engineering analysis.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a new Fire Engineering service within the consultancy.
• Drive business development and expand fire engineering services.
• Deliver high-level fire engineering consultancy across London and the South.

Skills

Chartered Fire Engineer (MIFireE or equivalent)

Business development

Fire risk assessments

Team management

Fire engineering consultancy

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...