Chief Fire Engineering & Safety Leader

First Military Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme with life assurance

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Job summary

A leading Engineering Consultancy in Cambridge is looking for a Head of Fire Engineering to lead a team delivering high-quality fire safety solutions. The successful candidate will manage staff, ensure compliance with processes, and contribute to business development, offering a salary between £60,000 and £80,000. The role requires strong problem-solving, organisational, and customer service skills, along with relevant qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Education to degree level or equivalent.
• A relevant higher professional qualification in a relevant field.
• Experience of problem solving, organisational development, customer service and staff management.
• Experience of working for or with commercial enterprises.
• Experience of contributing to business and organisational plans and strategy development.
• Experience of major contract bidding activity.
• Experience of operating at a senior level within an organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in delivering high quality, cost-effective solutions in fire safety.
• Ensure company processes remain fit for purpose.
• Assist in securing and maintaining new business.
• Manage the Fire Engineering Team.
• Write technical reports.
• Identify and mitigate fire-related risks.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Organisational development

Customer service skills

Staff management

Analytical skills

Task prioritisation

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Higher professional qualification in relevant field

Job description

A leading Engineering Consultancy in Cambridge is looking for a Head of Fire Engineering to lead a team delivering high-quality fire safety solutions. The successful candidate will manage staff, ensure compliance with processes, and contribute to business development, offering a salary between £60,000 and £80,000. The role requires strong problem-solving, organisational, and customer service skills, along with relevant qualifications and experience.