Associate Director

Carriera; Telford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an Associate Director & Lead Fire Engineer to establish a new Fire Engineering service line. This unique role involves building a department from scratch, owning fire engineering services across diverse projects, and engaging in both technical leadership and client consulting. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in fire engineering, business development experience, and the ability to manage a talented team. The position is based in Telford, UK, offering a competitive package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fire engineering consultancy and service establishment.
• Strong skills in business development and client consulting.
• Ability to conduct complex fire engineering analyses.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a new Fire Engineering service.
• Drive business development and client acquisition.
• Deliver fire engineering consultancy across various projects.
• Produce technical fire reports and risk assessments.
• Lead fire engineering analysis and modelling.
• Mentor and manage a growing fire engineering team.

Skills

Fire engineering consultancy

Business development

Leadership

Team management

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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