Job Description
An established and growing specialist consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Fire Engineer to play a key role within their expanding Fire Engineering division. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware Associate Fire Engineer looking to lead complex projects, manage technical teams and contribute strategically to business growth.
The successful Associate Fire Engineer will oversee major schemes across a broad range of sectors including residential, commercial, healthcare, education and mixed-use developments. Alongside project delivery responsibilities, the role will involve team leadership, mentoring and supporting wider operational improvements across the business.
The Associate Fire Engineer's Role
The appointed Associate Fire Engineer will lead large-scale and technically challenging projects while supporting the Senior Leadership Team with operational and commercial objectives. Responsibilities will include:
- Producing and reviewing detailed fire strategy reports and technical documentation
- Leading client and multidisciplinary design meetings
- Managing multiple projects from early design stages through to completion on site
- Developing and maintaining strong client relationships to support repeat business
- Assisting with fee proposals, tenders and business development activities
- Leading and mentoring Graduate, Intermediate and Senior Fire Engineers
- Reviewing and approving technical reports in line with internal quality procedures
- Supporting improvements to technical standards and delivery processes
- Leading research initiatives and contributing to innovation within the sector
- Supporting recruitment, team development and regional growth plans
The Associate Fire Engineer
To be considered for this Associate Fire Engineer role, candidates should ideally have:
- A degree in Engineering, Fire Engineering or a related discipline
- Minimum 7 years' consultancy experience within Fire Engineering
- Strong knowledge of UK fire legislation and performance-based design
- Previous experience leading technical teams and managing staff
- Excellent communication and client-facing abilities
- Strong commercial awareness and project management capability
- Chartered status or working towards professional accreditation preferred
In Return?
- Salary: 75,000 - 90,000 DOE
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangement
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Enhanced pension contribution
- Private healthcare package
- Professional membership fees paid
- Clear pathway towards Director-level progression
- Ongoing CPD, leadership and management training
- Opportunity to influence business growth and technical direction
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Associate Fire Engineer to join a forward-thinking consultancy where technical excellence, leadership and career progression are genuinely valued.
Ref: LB2210
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