Associate Director (Fire Engineering)

Rise Technical Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire engineering consultancy in London is seeking an Associate Director with fire design expertise. This role offers a competitive salary, clear progression to Director level, and the opportunity to mentor junior engineers while working on diverse, high-impact projects.

Benefits

10% Bonus

Travel

Progression to Director

Company Shares

Training allowance

Support with Chartership

Qualifications

• Experience in fire engineering design.
• Can do attitude & willing to mentor junior engineers.
• Looking for progression and career development.

Responsibilities

• Modelling, calculations, and reviewing project materials.
• Mentoring and leading Junior Staff.
• Developing fire safety strategies.

Skills

Fire Engineering design experience

Mentoring

Problem Solving

Job description

Associate Director (Fire Engineering)

London near Blackfriars, Hybrid

Up to 100,000 + 10% Bonus + Travel + Progression to Director + Company Share's + Training allowance + Support with Chartership + Benefits

An outstanding opportunity for a Senior Fire Engineer / Associate Director with expertise in Fire Design to join a respected fire engineering consultancy. This role offers a clear path to Director level, fully funded training and development, and the chance to contribute to a diverse range of innovative and high-impact projects.

Are you an experienced Senior Fire Engineer / Associate Director with fire design experience? Are you looking for a new role where you can develop your skillset, progress your career, and become a Director with shares?

This forward-thinking fire engineering consultancy operates across Design (RIBA Stages 0-4), Assurance (Stages 5-7), and Innovation, using advanced tools like CFD and finite element analysis. Projects range from car parks and warehouses to high-rise housing, construction detailing, and risk assessments-offering variety and the chance to deliver bespoke, cutting-edge solutions. Due to a high period of growth, they are now looking to add an experienced Fire Engineer to their team.

This role can be based between the Central London office and from home and involves developing and reviewing fire safety strategies within the design team. You'll carry out modelling, and calculations, and review project materials including drawings, specifications, and presentations. You'll also have the opportunity to mentor Junior Engineers.

This opportunity is ideal for engineers with a background in mechanical, civil, or building control who have experience in fire safety and engineering.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Engineer with a fire design background to join a growing consultancy offering clear progression, ongoing training, and a diverse portfolio of exciting projects-all supported by a competitive salary and benefits package.

The Role:

• Modelling, calculations, and reviewing project materials including drawings, specifications, and presentations
• Mentoring and leading Junior Staff
• Progression to Associate Director & Director, with the opportunity to receive shares
• Office in Central London, hybrid available

The Person:

• Fire Engineering design experience
• Can do attitude & willing to mentor junior engineers
• Looking for progression and career development
• Willing to work a couple of days per week in the Central London office

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

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The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.