Associate Director

About the Role

Our client, a respected and growing multidisciplinary consultancy, is hiring an Associate Director & Lead Fire Engineer to build and lead a brand-new Fire Engineering service line. This is a rare opportunity to build a department from the ground up and gives full ownership, from setting standards and processes to delivering fire engineering services across a diverse project portfolio. This role combines technical leadership, client-side consulting, and strategic business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a new Fire Engineering service within the business.
• Drive business development, win new clients, and grow revenue streams.
• Deliver high-level fire engineering consultancy across London and the South.
• Produce fire strategies, FRAEW & PAS 9980 assessments, and technical reports.
• Carry out building, structure and fire risk assessments
• Lead complex fire engineering analysis, including CFD modelling and evacuation modelling.
• Develop fire safety management plans and provide strategic advice to clients.
• Build, mentor, and manage a growing fire engineering team.
• Implement QA processes, procedures, and long-term service frameworks.

About You

• Chartered Fire Engineer (MIFireE or equivalent).
• Over 10 years experience in fire engineering with a strong technical portfolio.
• Confident generating new business, managing client accounts, and developing long-term customer relationships.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the drive to build and lead a team.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present complex technical concepts clearly.
• Able to work autonomously and take full ownership of a service line.
• Experience with advanced fire engineering techniques (e.g., CFD modelling, evacuation analysis) is highly desirable.

What’s On Offer

• A career-defining opportunity to build and lead an entirely new service stream.
• Real progression potential to Director level.
• Strong support from senior leadership while retaining full autonomy.
• Competitive salary, bonus, professional memberships, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements once probation is complete.

Apply Now

If you’re a driven Fire Engineer ready to step into a senior leadership role, please contact Hugo Oliver on 07947 648308 or email Holiver@carriera.co.uk

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