Fire Safety Engineering Lead — Nuclear & High-Hazard Projects

Tetra Tech Europe; Warrington, Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Office locations in Warrington, West C

Basingstoke

Job summary

Tetra Tech Europe is seeking an Associate Director of Fire Safety Engineering to lead performance-based fire safety strategies across nuclear, residential, commercial and high-hazard projects in the UK. You will drive technical excellence, shape standards and strengthen client relationships.

The role combines technical leadership with project delivery, mentoring and business development, with a flexible hybrid working model and opportunities to advance within a growing team.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading fire safety engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK fire legislation and guidance.
• Proven track record in regulated, high-hazard environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of fire safety strategies and assessments.
• Provide expert technical guidance across complex life-cycle projects.
• Oversee quality, project delivery and commercial performance.
• Mentor colleagues and support business development.
• Engage with regulators and clients to secure approvals.

Skills

Fire safety engineering

Technical leadership

Nuclear sector experience

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering, Engineering, Science

Job description

Tetra Tech Europe is seeking an Associate Director of Fire Safety Engineering to lead performance-based fire safety strategies across nuclear, residential, commercial and high-hazard projects in the UK. You will drive technical excellence, shape standards and strengthen client relationships.

The role combines technical leadership with project delivery, mentoring and business development, with a flexible hybrid working model and opportunities to advance within a growing team.