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Head of Fire Engineering
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Head of Fire Engineering Consultancy
Location: Flexible / Hybrid (UK-based)
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits + Bonus
We are working exclusively with a highly respected UK compliance services provider, recognised nationally for their quality, technical expertise, and thought leadership in fire safety consultancy. They have a strong reputation, a supportive leadership team, and a clear vision to be the go-to partner for strategic, solutions-focused fire safety services.
The Opportunity
My client is looking for an experienced leader to head up their Fire Engineering Consultancy. This is a pivotal role with the autonomy to shape the department, drive growth, and deliver technical excellence. You'll have full support from a talented Technical Director, plus commercial, compliance, HR, and finance teams to help you succeed.
Your remit will include building a high-performing consultancy team, ensuring compliance with UK fire safety legislation, and overseeing the delivery of high-quality, safe, and profitable projects for a diverse client base.
Head of Fire Engineering Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop a growing consultancy team aligned to strategic business goals
Provide technical leadership and peer review across consultancy projects
Ensure compliance with key UK fire safety legislation and standards (e.g. Approved Document B, BS9999, BS7974, Building Safety Act, Gateways 1-3)
Build strong client relationships, win work, and prepare compelling technical proposals
Recruit, mentor, and develop fire engineers and consultants
Drive utilisation, process efficiency, and quality assurance
Identify and develop new service offerings to expand market share
What we are looking for in a Head of Fire Engineering
10+ years' fire engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a senior consultancy role
In-depth understanding of UK fire legislation and multi-disciplinary consultancy delivery
MSc/BSc in Fire Engineering or Fire Safety Engineering
Member grade IFE with CEng or EngTech (or working towards)
Excellent leadership, communication, and commercial skills
High energy, results-driven, and committed to technical excellence
Passive fire experience advantageous
What's on Offer to the Head of Fire Engineering
Competitive salary + discretionary bonus
25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown
5% employer pension contribution
Death in service benefit (4x salary)
Paid Medicash Health Plan for you and your family
Enhanced sick pay & occupational health support
Generous annual training budget & dedicated personal development time
Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements
Regular social events & annual company celebrations
Discounted gym membership, retailer discounts, free parking
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious and technically skilled leader to make their mark in a respected, forward-thinking consultancy.
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