Overview
In this role you will lead a new fire engineering department within a multidisciplinary consultancy, guiding strategy, technical standards, and business planning. You will oversee high-risk development and refurbishment projects across Greater London, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality delivery. You will work closely with senior leadership to integrate fire safety services with other disciplines and drive new client wins and cross-selling. This is a strategic, hands-on leadership position with a clear impact on safety outcomes and business growth.
Pay / Benefits
- salary 110,000 – 130,000
- full-time director-level appointment
- competitive bonus scheme
- professional-body membership support and training
- season-ticket loans
- group health insurance for eligible staff
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver the departmental business plan, annual budget, recruitment strategy, and service development roadmap
- Establish technical standards, peer review routes, quality assurance, competency controls, and documented project records
- Lead complex fire engineering instructions and provide evidence-based advice against applicable legislation and guidance
- Manage fee proposals, project delivery, change control, billing, debt recovery, and agreed commercial targets
- Build a sustainable pipeline through new clients, repeat commissions, and cross-selling across existing consultancy services
- Recruit, manage, mentor, and develop technical colleagues while delegating appropriate delivery and retaining oversight
- Report departmental performance, resourcing, profitability, technical risks, and opportunities to senior leadership and the Board
- Represent the fire engineering service through client CPD, professional networks, public-sector tenders, and technical publications
Key requirements
- Chartered Fire Engineer status with the Institution of Fire Engineers
- IFSM accreditation preferred
- At least ten years of relevant professional experience and a strong complex fire engineering portfolio
- Knowledge of Building Safety Act 2022, Building Regulations 2010, and relevant industry guidance
- Understanding of higher-risk buildings, fire strategies, and Building Safety Regulator submission processes
- Proven track record in securing new clients and developing a sustainable commercial pipeline
- Experience recruiting and developing technical staff and achieving professional accreditation
- Ability to produce clear technical reports, fee proposals, fire strategies, and recommendations
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and digital project/document management systems
- leadership and people management
- strategic thinking and planning
- client development and relationship building
- Chartered Fire Engineer status
- IFSM accreditation (preferred)
- Knowledge of Building Safety Act 2022 and Building Regulations 2010
Director - Fire Engineering - job in London - 110,000 - 130,000 employer: Hunter Dunning
Hunter Dunning is an excellent employer for Senior Building Surveyors, offering a dynamic and collaborative work culture in North London. With a focus on professional development, employees benefit from clear progression opportunities, hybrid working arrangements, and a supportive environment that values strong client relationships across diverse sectors including residential, education, commercial, and healthcare. The company promotes a forward-thinking approach, ensuring that team members are equipped with the tools and training necessary to excel in their careers while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
