Fire Engineering Divisional Leader: Growth & Strategy

PDA Search & Selection; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six figure salary

Flexible location

Job summary

PDA Search & Selection is seeking a Divisional Managing Director to build and scale a Fire Engineering Consultancy division in the UK. You will own growth strategy, P&L, and governance while leading a high-calibre team of fire engineers and consultants.

The role demands strong technical fire engineering credentials and proven commercial leadership, with flexibility on location and an ambitious plan to grow the business within an established Group.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a fire engineering consultancy.
• Proven track record in business growth, client management and P&L responsibility.
• Ideally membership of IFE and professional registration (CEng/IEng).

Responsibilities

• Set and deliver growth strategy for the Fire Engineering Consultancy division.
• Take full commercial ownership including revenue, margin, and forecasting.
• Lead quality governance, professional standards and technical governance.
• Develop senior client relationships and pursue new business opportunities.
• Recruit, develop and lead a high-performing team of fire engineers and consultants.
• Establish the division as a recognised leader in the UK market.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Business development

P&L management

Senior stakeholder engagement

Fire engineering expertise

Team leadership

Education

BSc/MSc in Fire Engineering

IFE membership

CEng/IEng status

Job description

PDA Search & Selection is seeking a Divisional Managing Director to build and scale a Fire Engineering Consultancy division in the UK. You will own growth strategy, P&L, and governance while leading a high-calibre team of fire engineers and consultants.

The role demands strong technical fire engineering credentials and proven commercial leadership, with flexibility on location and an ambitious plan to grow the business within an established Group.