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- Tasks: Lead complex fire engineering projects and mentor junior engineers.
- Company: Join an award-winning fire consultancy with nearly 15 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working, private healthcare, and 28 days holiday.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that embeds safety in innovative architectural designs across various sectors.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in fire engineering with relevant qualifications and excellent communication skills.
- Other info: Referral scheme available with a £1000 bonus for successful introductions.
Associate Director Fire Engineer Job in Manchester
Associate Director Fire Engineer job in Manchester for an established and leading fire consultancy. As a key senior member of the Fire Engineering team, you will play an active role in the leadership and delivery of complex fire engineering projects across all RIBA stages. The role offers a salary of £80,000 – £100,000 depending on experience, plus bonus, hybrid working, private healthcare, 28 days annual leave + BH, and continuous CPD / professional development.
The practice provides strategic advice, innovative design, construction oversight and risk management services to clients across the UK and globally. Established nearly 15 years ago, they are an award-winning consultancy working closely with councils, architects, and design teams to embed safety at the heart of architectural ambition. Their work spans a wide range of sectors including commercial, residential, education, transport, healthcare, hospitality and nuclear.
Role & Responsibilities
- Leading technical delivery of major and complex fire engineering projects
- Supporting and mentoring Engineers and Senior Engineers within the team
- Managing project finances, quality planning and customer care
- Overseeing preparation of reports, engineering designs, calculations and specifications
- Client-facing throughout the lifecycle of projects
- Contributing to the business strategy and supporting with digital innovations
- Developing new and existing client relationships
- Leading internal technical reviews and supporting ongoing CPD across the team.
Required Skills & Experience
- Engineering Council Accredited BEng Hons, MEng or MSc
- CEng / IEng or working towards
- MIFireE or working towards
- Ideally 8+ years\’ experience in fire engineering
- Extensive experience in delivering fire-engineered solutions for UK-based projects
- Familiar with passive and active fire protection systems
- Strong understanding of UK legislation/regulations and design guidance (applicants from Australia or New Zealand with similar regulatory experience also considered)
- Excellent communication and project management skills
- UK Driving Licence and own vehicle.
What you get back
- Salary £80,000 – £100,000 (Negotiable depending on experience)
- Bonus + Chartership Bonus
- 28 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (option to buy additional days)
- Private healthcare
- Pension scheme
- Mileage paid (45p per mile)
- Electric car benefit scheme
- Life Cover
- Continuous CPD / Professional development.
Apply
If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.
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Referral
Did you know we run a referral scheme? We pay a £1000 referral bonus if you introduce us to anyone who we then successfully place in a new job role. Just send us their information and we\’ll do the rest. Terms: A candidate is deemed to have been successfully placed once they have started a new job as a result of an introduction made by Hunter Dunning and when they\’ve successfully completed the probation period. See website for full terms & conditions.
Associate Director Fire Engineer Job in Manchester – Your Property Recruitment Specialists ( Job Ref:1271703)
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Tailor Your CV: Make sure your CV highlights relevant experience in fire engineering, particularly any projects that align with the role's requirements. Emphasise your leadership skills and any mentoring roles you've undertaken.
Craft a Compelling Cover Letter: Write a cover letter that showcases your passion for fire engineering and your understanding of the consultancy's work. Mention specific projects or achievements that demonstrate your capability to lead complex fire engineering projects.
Highlight Relevant Qualifications: Clearly list your qualifications, such as your Engineering Council accreditation and any memberships like MIFireE. If you have experience with UK legislation and regulations, make sure to mention this as it is crucial for the role.
Showcase Communication Skills: Since the role involves client-facing responsibilities, provide examples in your application that demonstrate your excellent communication and project management skills. This could include successful collaborations or presentations you've led.
