Director of Fire Engineering

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 119,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Fire Engineering Leader to manage large-scale architectural projects. This role offers up to £140,000 salary, bonus, and stock options, along with a focus on collaboration and personal growth. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong technical skills, leadership experience at the Associate Director level or above, and a commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Up to 30 days' holiday

Performance bonus

Stock options

Healthy work-life balance

People-first culture

Qualifications

• Proven technical excellence in fire engineering.
• Client-facing confidence and strong negotiation skills.
• Collaborative, supportive leadership style.
• Working at Associate Director level or above.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-profile architectural projects.
• Manage a team of experienced fire engineers.
• Shape your role to your strengths within the business.

Skills

Technical excellence in fire engineering

Client-facing confidence

Collaborative leadership style

Negotiation skills

Education

Chartered status or working towards CEng

Job description

Overview

Up to £140,000 + Bonus + Stock Options - London / Manchester

Senior roles like this don’t grow on trees.

This is your opportunity to bring your leadership and technical expertise to one of the UK’s most respected and historic engineering consultancies.

You’ll be joining the fire team of a multi-discipline consultancy known for delivering architecturally exceptional, large-scale projects. You’ll feel part of their family with a strong focus on collaboration, personal growth, and well-being.

Why this role?

• Work alongside innovative, forward-thinking professionals with a shared growth mindset
• Shape your role to your strengths and define your own path within the business
• Lead on high-profile, challenging architectural projects that will keep your interest
• Lead a highly capable and experienced team of fire engineers

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary, plus performance bonus and stock options
• Up to 30 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)
• A genuinely healthy work-life balance
• A people-first culture where your contribution is recognised and valued

What you’ll bring:

• Proven technical excellence in fire engineering
• Client-facing confidence and strong negotiation skills
• A collaborative, supportive leadership style
• Chartered status (or working towards CEng)
• Working at Associate Director level or above

If you would like to explore this excellent opportunity get in touch with Will Pearce to discuss the role in more detail or click apply.