Associate Director - Fire Engineering

Hunter Dunning Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Pension

Life cover

Bonus & CPD

Job summary

Hunter Dunning Limited in Colchester, Essex, is seeking an Associate Director - Fire Engineering to lead complex fire engineering projects and drive growth within a multidisciplinary consultancy.

Hybrid working with two office days weekly, this senior role focuses on project delivery, team development and business expansion across commercial, residential, healthcare and education sectors.

Qualifications

• Extensive consultancy experience in fire engineering.
• Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation.
• Experience reviewing complex fire strategies and reports.
• Chartered Engineer status desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication and client management skills.
• Commercial awareness and ability to win and develop relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex fire engineering projects and ensure quality delivery.
• Review fire strategies and technical reports for compliance.
• Mentor engineers and support team development.
• Strengthen client relationships and win new work.
• Contribute to business strategy and growth initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership with clients, design teams and authorities.

Skills

Fire engineering experience

UK fire safety legislation

Leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Communication skills

Education

Chartered Engineer

Job description

Associate Director - Fire Engineering

Location: Colchester, Essex

Salary: £80,000 - £120,000 DOE

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Overview

An opportunity for an experienced fire engineering professional to lead complex projects while helping shape the future of a growing multidisciplinary consultancy. Based in Colchester with hybrid working, this role is suited to a senior leader seeking responsibility across project delivery, team development and business growth within the commercial, residential, healthcare and education sectors.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead complex fire engineering projects.
• Review fire strategies and technical reports.
• Mentor engineers and support team development.
• Strengthen client relationships and win new work.
• Contribute to business strategy and growth.
• Working closely with clients, design teams and approving authorities, you will provide technical leadership, maintain quality standards and ensure compliance with current UK fire safety legislation.

Skills & Experience Required

• Extensive fire engineering consultancy experience.
• Strong UK fire safety legislation knowledge.
• Experience reviewing complex fire strategies.
• Chartered Engineer status desirable.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness, business development experience and the ability to build lasting client relationships are essential.

Salary & Benefits

£80,000 - £120,000 DOE.

• Hybrid working with two office days weekly.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Private healthcare, pension and life cover.
• Bonus, CPD and flexible benefits package.