Associate director of Fire Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

15% bonus

Unlimited holidays

Career progression to Director

Job summary

Carriera Limited in London is seeking an Associate Director to establish and lead a new fire safety capability embedded within the wider consultancy.

You will advise on fire safety risk, oversee surveys, and develop strategies to ensure compliance while growing the service line.

An IFE registered Fire Engineer with portfolio leadership will drive client engagement and shape the firm's national offering.

Qualifications

• IFE registered Fire Engineer with leadership experience across multiple sites.
• Ability to set fire safety strategy and manage complex risk assessments.
• Track record of influencing senior clients and growing safety offerings.

Responsibilities

• Set up and lead the new fire safety capability within the consultancy.
• Advise on fire safety risk across the portfolio and oversee risk assessments.
• Develop fire strategies to maintain compliance and reduce risk.
• Support business development and client engagement to grow the service line.

Skills

IFE Registered Fire Engineer

Fire safety leadership

Client engagement

Education

IFE certification

Job description

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.

• 15% bonus
• Unlimited holiday
• 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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