Associate director of Fire Engineering

Carriera Limited; Little London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

15% bonus

Unlimited holiday

Private healthcare

Clear progression path to Director

Job summary

Carriera Limited is seeking an Associate Director to establish and lead a new fire safety capability within a national consultancy. You will set strategy, oversee fire risk assessments, and drive client engagement to expand the safety offering.

Ideal candidates are IFE registered Fire Engineers with leadership experience across multiple sites, capable of building a team and influencing senior clients in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Must be an IFE registered Fire Engineer with significant experience leading fire safety projects across multiple sites or portfolios.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary consultancy or advisory environment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Set up and lead the fire safety function within the consultancy.
• Advise on fire safety risk across the current portfolio and oversee fire risk assessments and surveys.
• Develop fire strategies to ensure compliance and manage risk.
• Lead business development and engage clients to grow the safety offering.

Skills

Fire safety leadership

Client engagement

Strategic planning

Portfolio management

Education

IFE registered Fire Engineer

Job description

Overview

Our client is a London-based project and building consultancy with a nationwide network of offices and a strong reputation for delivering complex projects across multiple sectors. They are seeking an Associate Director to establish and lead a new fire safety capability, embedded within the wider consultancy and aligned to existing service lines.

About the Position

As Associate Director, you will be responsible for setting up and leading the company's fire safety function. This will include advising on fire safety risk across the current portfolio, commissioning and overseeing fire risk assessments and surveys, and and developing fire strategies to manage compliance and risk. Alongside technical leadership, you will play a key role in business development, supporting client engagement, identifying opportunities within the existing portfolio, and helping to grow the safety offering.

About You

You are an IFE registered Fire Engineer with significant experience leading fire safety projects across multiple sites or portfolios. You have the expertise to set fire safety strategy, manage complex assessments, and ensure compliance across diverse building types. You are ambitious, motivated to build and lead your own team, and capable of influencing senior clients and colleagues alike. Experience within a multidisciplinary consultancy or advisory environment is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Car allowance
• 15% bonus
• Unlimited holiday
• Private healthcare
• Clear progression path to Director and beyond

This role offers the opportunity to build and lead a fire safety capability from the ground up within a consultancy that already has national reach, established clients, and the platform to support long-term growth.

Disclaimer

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