Fire Engineering Associate Director or Director, London or Manchester

Location: London (Hybrid) or Manchester (Hybrid)Type: Full-Time | Level: Associate Director or Director | Sector: Fire EngineeringWho are Atelier Ten?Thank you for asking! Kindness and curiosity are some of Atelier Ten\’s core tenets.We are a team of environmental designers, building services and specialist engineers championing for a healthier planet by leveraging our vast, collective knowledge of sustainable spaces. We help bring elegance and efficiency to every building, and we work with architects, engineers, owners, and other stakeholders to accomplish their sustainable vision. We don\’t just follow the trends of the industry, we trailblaze new paths to create high-performing, sustainable, and award-winning buildings.Our London and Manchester offices combine deep technical expertise with a modern, flexible approach to work and life. We are proud of our friendly culture, our national network of industry-leading engineers, and a pipeline of climate-positive projects with signature Architects, Clients, and Design Teams.What is this role on a high level?We are seeking a dynamic candidate to build a Fire Engineering team in our London or Manchester office, supported by our existing Scotland-based Fire Engineering team. So – you\’d be joining us as a team leader, technical innovator, and client champion. As a Director or Associate Director, you\’d be delivering safe, efficient, high-performance buildings, and shaping the next generation of engineering talent in your local office.You\’d be responsible for leading a range of amazing projects with your team. You will also be responsible for leading and co-ordinating the internal efforts of junior staff, providing appropriate frameworks and tools, agreeing appropriate standards and co-ordinating delivery against these standards.What your day-to-day looks likeWe work across a variety of prestigious projects from museums to offices, labs to large masterplans. We promise to keep you challenged and never bored. Here are some regular tasks you may encounter:Building strong client relationships and industry presenceUsing your existing contacts and Atelier Ten\’s enviable network of clients and project history, bid and win for projects involving Fire EngineeringAct as a key liaison for clients and external stakeholders, managing expectations, and developing trusted long-term relationshipsRepresent Atelier Ten at industry events and professional forums, enhancing our visibility, and thought leadershipWork closely with our wider UK network to share knowledge and elevate project outcomesGrowing and inspiring a high-performing teamBased on your work winning efforts, recruit and develop a supporting team in your local office, around your vision and leadershipDelivering Fire Strategy Engineering initially, consider adding skills in Fire Systems Design and Structural Fire Engineering if appropriate (noting we have existing routes to market for these)Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and leadership to your teamFoster a motivated and collaborative team culture, & support high levels of engagement in line with our wider cultural aspirations to provide a modern, flexible and forward-thinking workplacePromote technical excellence and continuous learning within your teamDelivering technical excellenceEnsure technical quality, compliance, performance, and consistency across all Fire Engineering design outputsReview and approve design deliverables including drawings, schematics, schedules, technical reports, and specificationsProvide design guidance to our clients and collaborators including architectural competitions, always seeking to maximise safety and efficiencywhilst minimising carbon and promoting climate-positive outcomesLead multidisciplinary project teams through all design phases, from concept to completion with an awareness and understanding of other Atelier Ten disciplinesCoordinate effectively between internal disciplines and with external consultantsAs an experienced engineer, take lead responsibility for co-ordination between the disciplines within the office and to external consultantsChampion sustainable and climate-positive design outcomesApply your Fire Engineering expertise to deliver safe, innovative, efficient, and environmentally responsible solutionsAlign all project outputs with our ethos of elegant simplicity, environmental sensitivity, and technical excellenceWhat we are looking forHopefully you\’re on board so far and excited about what your days at Atelier Ten would look like. We do have a few items on our wish list for you to become the next great Atelier Tenner. We are looking for someone who is curious, proactive, and self-motivated. So, you ideally will possess:At least ten years of experience in a design consultancy or engineering practiceThe ability to think strategically and (working with existing Senior Fire Engineering leaders) plan an industry-leading future for Fire Engineering at Atelier TenChartership (CEng), or working towards chartershipDeep technical knowledge in Fire Strategy Engineering, with a track record of delivering safe, sustainable, high-performance solutionsExperience in delivering multidisciplinary projects, managing budgets, timelines, and design qualityStrong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire clients and team members alikePassion for sustainable design and alignment with our commitment to climate-positive outcomesA proactive and autonomous outlook – you are a doer, someone who thrives on making things happen, problem solving and taking ownershipAbility to prioritise around the timing and way of delivering project informationAbility to identify project resource requirementsWhat we offerIn return for your expertise, leadership, and commitment, we offer:A competitive salary and benefits packageA flexible, modern working environment that supports work-life balanceAccess to a rich network of experienced engineers and technical mentors across our UK officesA diverse and exciting portfolio of projects with real-world impactStructured training and clear career progression opportunities within a growing and forward-thinking organisationGenerous paid time off from day one, with an additional four weeks of paid time off for long serviceFlexible and hybrid work scheduleEmphasis on work/home balanceMatched pension contributionsHighly engaged co-workers with a shared hunger for knowledgeMutual respect and support from colleagues and leadershipFreedom to contribute ideas and make a personal difference that is not always possible in a large corporate environmentIf you are ready to lead a team, shape the built environment, and drive climate-positive outcomes across a portfolio of exciting and meaningful projects, we would love to hear from you.Research shows that some people are less likely to apply for a role unless they tick every box on the job specification. But to us, your experience, skills and passion are what are important. So – feel free to get in touch to discuss the nature of the role and how you might fit. Tell us about your achievements, tell us about your journey, and about what you have learned.To apply, please send a cover letter and your CV to eoghan.finan@surbanajurong.com . We can review expected duties for both our Director and Associate Director level staff at interview.Reasonable AdjustmentsWe are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support—such as receiving the application form in an alternative format—please don\’t hesitate to contact our recruitment team.Your experience throughout the application process is important to us. We welcome feedback on how we can improve and are happy to provide any further information you may need to help you make an informed decision about joining us.If there\’s anything more we can do to support you, please let us know, we\’re here to help.AgencyAny unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Atelier Ten personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Atelier Ten and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Atelier Ten, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.#J-18808-Ljbffr