Associate Director

Carriera; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Scotland is seeking an Associate Director & Lead Fire Engineer to establish and lead a new Fire Engineering service line. This role involves building a team, delivering fire engineering consultancy across diverse projects, and driving business development. You will conduct assessments and develop strategic fire management plans while managing client relationships. Excellent opportunity for seasoned professionals looking for a leadership position in fire safety and engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience in establishing and leading fire engineering services.
• Proven business development skills in consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of fire engineering techniques and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a new Fire Engineering service within the consultancy.
• Drive business development and win new clients.
• Deliver high-level fire engineering consultancy across diverse projects.
• Conduct building, structural, and fire risk assessments.
• Lead complex fire engineering analysis including CFD modelling.
• Develop fire safety management plans and provide strategic advice.

Skills

Technical leadership

Client consulting

Business development

Fire safety regulations

Fire strategies

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.

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