Director - Fire & Life Safety

Owen Daniels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels in London seeks a senior Fire & Life Safety Director to lead technical strategy and project delivery across international markets.

You will mentor engineers, drive business development, manage key clients, and shape the division's future through strategic growth and industry leadership.

The role blends technical direction, client management and operational excellence in a globally recognised consultancy.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ professional experience within Fire & Life Safety.
• 8+ years’ management/leadership experience targeting technical teams.
• Chartered Engineer status with the IFE or equivalent (or working towards it).
• Strong experience delivering complex, high-value projects.
• Proven commercial and business development capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of complex Fire & Life Safety projects.
• Provide senior technical direction and act as a subject matter expert.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with high-profile clients.
• Support the strategic growth and expansion of the Fire & Life Safety offering.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, consultants and technical specialists.
• Oversee technical quality, project delivery and QA/QC standards.
• Support commercial performance, resourcing and financial management.
• Represent the business at industry events, conferences and seminars.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project delivery

Client management

Business development

Education

MSc in Engineering or equivalent

Chartered Engineer (IFE or equivalent)

Engineering degree (BSc/MSc)

Job description

Fire & Life Safety Director | Global Specialist Consultancy | Senior Leadership Opportunity

Are you a senior Fire & Life Safety professional ready to take on a strategic leadership role with an award-winning international consultancy?

We’re working with a globally recognised Specialist Consultancy, Engineering & Advisory firm that is continuing to grow its Fire & Life Safety offering across international markets.

They are now looking for an experienced Fire & Life Safety Director to provide technical leadership, drive business growth and help shape the future direction of the division.

The Opportunity

This is a senior-level position combining technical leadership, project delivery, client management, business development and strategic growth.

You’ll play a key role in:

• Leading the successful delivery of complex Fire & Life Safety projects
• Providing senior technical direction and acting as a subject matter expert
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with high-profile clients
• Supporting the strategic growth and expansion of the Fire & Life Safety offering
• Leading and mentoring a team of engineers, consultants and technical specialists
• Overseeing technical quality, project delivery and QA/QC standards
• Supporting commercial performance, resourcing and financial management
• Representing the business at industry events, conferences and seminars
• Developing innovative solutions and helping shape industry best practice
• Working closely with Divisional and Executive Leadership on long-term strategy

What we're looking for

We’re looking for an established Fire & Life Safety leader with:

• 15+ years’ professional experience within a relevant industry
• 8+ years’ management/leadership experience, ideally leading technical teams
• A recognised Engineering degree, ideally MSc level or equivalent professional qualification
• Chartered Engineer status with the IFE or equivalent (or currently working towards it)
• Strong experience delivering complex, high-value projects
• Proven commercial and business development capability
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills
• A strong reputation within the Fire & Life Safety industry

Experience managing projects valued at $10m+ and a recognised profile within the industry would be highly advantageous.

Why this opportunity

This is more than a technical leadership position.

You’ll have the opportunity to influence strategy, develop people, build client relationships and shape the growth of an international Fire & Life Safety division while working alongside some of the industry's leading specialists.

If you’re an experienced Fire & Life Safety professional looking for a Director-level opportunity with genuine influence and international exposure, I’d be keen to hear from you.