Location: London, Greater London
Salary: £110,000 - £130,000
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Overview
Director and Service Lead - Fire Engineering job in London, offering £110,000 - £130,000 plus a competitive bonus scheme. This opportunity suits an experienced Chartered Fire Engineer ready to establish and lead a new fire engineering department, covering existing buildings, refurbishment, remediation, new developments and higher-risk buildings, with Board-level support and responsibility for technical delivery, commercial strategy and team development.
Role & Responsibilities
- Establish departmental strategy, business plans, budgets and recruitment.
- Lead complex fire strategies, compliance advice and technical delivery.
- Implement quality assurance, peer reviews and competency standards.
- Manage fees, profitability, client relationships and business development.
- Recruit, mentor and lead technical teams, reporting to senior leadership.
Skills & Experience Required
- Chartered Fire Engineer (IFE); IFSM accreditation preferred.
- At least 10 years of relevant fire engineering experience.
- Strong knowledge of Building Safety Act and Building Regulations.
- Experience with higher-risk buildings and Building Safety Regulator submissions.
- Proven technical leadership, commercial development and client acquisition.
- Strong reporting, communication and digital project management skills are essential, alongside experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex commissions.
Salary & Benefits
- £110,000 - £130,000 depending on qualifying criteria.
- Competitive bonus and business generation rewards.
- Professional membership support and training opportunities.
- Season-ticket loans, volunteering days and eligible health insurance.
- Flexible working applications after probation, subject to requirements.
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Director and Service Lead - Fire Engineering employer: Hunter Dunning Limited
At Hunter Dunning, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of Midhurst, West Sussex. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our long-term project continuity and hybrid working model, allowing for a balanced professional and personal life. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values quality partnerships and provides meaningful opportunities in the property and construction sector.
