Director – Fire Engineering

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Director to lead our fire engineering consultancy at a pivotal growth stage. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will combine technical excellence with commercial insight to drive project delivery, margin improvement and business development.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of seven direct reports, with a mandate to expand headcount.
• Partner closely with the Managing Director on business development and commercial strategy.
• Own technical sign‑off, delivery and quality across fire engineering projects.
• Identify and convert new opportunities while improving profitability of existing work.
• Champion innovation within the team and across the wider business.
• Contribute to a culture of growth as the company scales rapidly.

Required profile

• Strong fire engineering background with demonstrable technical expertise.
• Full Chartered status.
• Master’s degree in Fire Engineering (preferred but not essential).
• Commercially minded with experience winning work and protecting margins.
• Senior‑level experience or a driven individual ready for the next step.
• Deep market knowledge and a relevant professional network.
• Natural leader capable of inspiring, developing and retaining talent.

Required skills

• Fire engineering