Fire Engineer - Director Level

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK seeks a Director of Fire Engineering for a pivotal role shaping the future of fire safety solutions. You will lead a high-performing team and engage with key stakeholders to deliver innovative strategies. The ideal candidate has extensive leadership experience in fire engineering and a deep understanding of UK fire safety regulations. This role offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, with opportunities to impact high-profile projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in fire engineering with significant leadership experience.
• Deep knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and building safety reform.
• Chartered status (or equivalent senior professional standing) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a high-performing fire engineering team.
• Provide expert technical oversight on fire safety strategies.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver innovative fire safety solutions.
• Drive business growth through client engagement and service development.

Skills

Leadership experience

Knowledge of UK fire safety legislation

Client-facing skills

Commercial acumen

Job description

Overview

Director of Fire Engineering

Location: London / Manchester / Hybrid

Salary: Six figure base + excellent package (dependent on experience and level)

Type: Permanent | Director-level

We are working with a leading, multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy that is looking to recruiter a Director of Fire Engineering to join their growing team. This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior leadership role within a dynamic and forward-thinking firm that has built an excellent reputation for delivering innovative solutions across the built environment.

Why apply

• Strategic impact – shape the direction of a thriving fire engineering function, influencing both business strategy and project delivery
• High-profile projects – exposure to landmark developments and complex property portfolios across sectors
• Collaborative culture – join a consultancy that values people, promotes innovation, and supports long-term career development
• Package – six figure salary and excellent benefits, tailored to experience and seniority

The role

As Director of Fire Engineering, you will:

• Lead and grow a high-performing fire engineering team
• Provide expert technical oversight on fire safety strategies, compliance, and building safety cases
• Work closely with senior stakeholders, clients, and regulators to deliver robust, innovative fire safety solutions
• Drive business growth through client engagement, thought leadership, and service development

About you

• Proven track record in fire engineering with significant leadership experience
• Deep knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and building safety reform
• Strong commercial acumen and client-facing skills
• Chartered status (or equivalent senior professional standing) is highly desirable

How to discuss

To confidentially discuss this opportunity, please contact Danielle Lenman at LOBA Group or apply directly to the advertisement.