Associate Director Fire Engineering

Pick Everard; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fire engineering is seeking an Associate Director to lead a new team focused on fire safety design. This role involves developing strategies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in fire engineering or mechanical engineering and experience with fire modeling software. The company offers an attractive salary, benefits, and support for professional development.

Benefits

26 days’ leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Support for professional development

Agile working

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of fire safety codes (NFPA, BS, IBC).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent registration.

Responsibilities

• Embed fire safety into design processes.
• Perform fire risk assessments and fire modeling.
• Participate in site inspections and evaluations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fire Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PyroSim

FDS

Pathfinder

Job description

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Our Opportunity

Are you an Associate Fire Engineer seeking a fresh perspective and a sense of independence? Are you passionate about fire safety design? If so, we want to hear from you.

At Pick Everard, we’re dedicated to protecting lives, property, and the environment through intelligent fire engineering solutions. We’re seeking a skilled and motivated Associate Director - Fire Engineering to support the design, development, and implementation of fire safety strategies across diverse projects.

This role involves leading the development of a new Fire Engineering Team, building in-house capabilities to deliver best practices, and collaborating across disciplines to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Embed fire safety into design processes to protect lives, assets, and the environment.
• Work with clients, architects, contractors, and authorities to deliver compliant fire engineering solutions.
• Stay updated on fire codes, technologies, and industry best practices.
• Develop fire safety strategies aligned with standards like NFPA, BS 9999, and IBC.
• Perform fire risk assessments, egress and smoke control studies, and fire modeling (FDS, PyroSim, Pathfinder).
• Support fire design integration with disciplines such as MEP, structural, and architectural.
• Participate in site inspections and evaluations of fire protection systems.

About You

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety codes (NFPA, BS, IBC) and standards.
• Experience with fire modeling software (PyroSim, FDS, Pathfinder).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent registration.

Desirable Skills

• Experience liaising with clients and building rapport within multidisciplinary teams.
• Problem-solving skills and accountability for work.
• Experience in report writing, client interaction, and work-winning.
• Ability to lead a sub-team focused on high-quality design delivery.

About Us

Our team of 650+ professionals collaborates nationwide to create valuable, sustainable spaces. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating safe communities, supporting your ambitions at every level.

What We Offer

• Attractive salary and benefits including agile working, 26 days’ leave + bank holidays, private healthcare, and more.
• Support for professional development and wellbeing.

Pick Everard is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.