Director of Fire Engineering

ATK SOLUTIONS; England; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus up to 50%

Unlimited holidays based on performance

Bupa private healthcare

Flexible/hybrid working options

Job summary

A leading fire engineering consultancy in the UK seeks a Director of Fire Engineering to lead its division, develop teams, and drive growth. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in fire engineering, a degree in the field, and strong leadership capabilities. This role offers a competitive salary of £200,000 to £250,000 along with substantial benefits including bonuses up to 50% and unlimited holiday based on performance.

Qualifications

• Experience managing in fire engineering or leadership roles required.
• Commercially aware, self-motivated, and entrepreneurial mindset needed.
• Experience working with or developing fire engineering software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the Fire Engineering division beyond current turnover.
• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing fire engineering team.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, and regulators on projects.

Skills

Leadership

Fire engineering software expertise

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or similar

Tools

Fire engineering software

Modelling tools

Job description

Overview

Technical Recruiter in Fire Risk / Fire Engineering / Health & Safety / Building Safety. Nine years of experience recruiting technical professionals. Our client specialises in delivering complex fire engineering design solutions and aims to be a leading UK fire engineering consultancy.

We’re seeking an entrepreneurial Director of Fire Engineering to lead the division: own the team, develop software-driven solutions, and deliver high-impact projects. You will have the opportunity to develop your own fire engineering team, projects, and clients, shaping the division’s future and driving growth.

You will lead the Fire Engineering division with full responsibility for strategy, delivery, and growth. You’ll oversee the application and further development of proprietary fire engineering software and help set new industry standards. Autonomy will be provided to shape projects, teams, and client relationships, driving commercial success and technical excellence in a results-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the Fire Engineering division beyond its current £4M turnover
• Develop and own your fire engineering projects and client relationships
• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing fire engineering team
• Drive adoption and enhancement of proprietary and industry-leading software tools
• Deliver performance-based, compliant fire engineering solutions for complex projects
• Collaborate with clients, architects, regulators, and software developers
• Represent the company in technical forums and industry events
• Contribute to business development and strategic growth planning
• Degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety, or related discipline
• Ideally, Chartered Engineer (CEng) or similar, on track to achieve accreditation, or qualified in a similar discipline
• Experience managing in fire engineering or leadership roles
• Strong background in fire engineering software and modelling tools
• Experience working with or developing fire engineering software is a plus
• Proven ability to grow and lead teams in a consultancy environment
• Commercially aware, self-motivated, and entrepreneurial mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Please note that our client would consider a Principal Consultant or Associate Director with the ability to deliver this role. Salary negotiable.

What our client will offer

• Senior leadership role in a thriving £75M consultancy
• Ownership of a £4M division with scope for significant growth
• Opportunity to work alongside development of one of the UK’s premier fire engineering software packages
• Competitive salary: £200,000 to £250,000, depending on experience and what you can deliver
• Bonus: up to 50% of your base salary based on revenue and division success, extended to all fire engineering employees
• Unlimited holidays based on performance
• Bupa private healthcare for you and your family
• Flexible/hybrid working options, with offices available in London, the Midlands, South West, and Scotland, plus the option to work remotely
• Exposure to landmark projects and innovative technologies
• Inclusive, forward-thinking company culture

Qualifications

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Consulting, Engineering, and Quality Assurance
• Industries: Real Estate, Construction, and Staffing and Recruiting

If you’re ready to lead a pioneering fire engineering team and have the relevant experience, please send an up-to-date CV outlining your experience.