Strategic Fire Safety Engineering Director

Sweco UK Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Discretionary annual bonus

Company car or car allowance

Job summary

Sweco UK Ltd is seeking a Technical Director for the Fire Engineering team within the Building Standards Division in London. You will lead a team of Fire Engineers, deliver projects from design to completion, and collaborate across Sweco on national and international projects.

The role offers flexible, hybrid working with a minimum of three days per week in the office/on-site and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in fire safety engineering roles.
• Qualified in Fire Engineering with chartership or active towards it.
• Strong consultancy and line management skills.
• Ability to deliver projects from design through construction to completion.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fire Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Developing Fire Safety Strategies during design and construction stages.
• Preparing technical engineering analyses using guidance and prescriptive/performance-based methods.
• Managing a team of Fire Engineers.
• Carrying out site visits as required.
• Attending internal and external meetings and preparing fee proposals.
• Overseeing projects from inception to completion and liaising with clients.

Skills

Fire safety engineering

Design consultancy

Team leadership

Project delivery

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Fire Engineering

IFE membership / chartership

Job description

Sweco UK Ltd is seeking a Technical Director for the Fire Engineering team within the Building Standards Division in London. You will lead a team of Fire Engineers, deliver projects from design to completion, and collaborate across Sweco on national and international projects.

The role offers flexible, hybrid working with a minimum of three days per week in the office/on-site and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive, innovative environment.