Technical Director - Fire Engineering in Birmingham

Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

A Little More About Your Role

As a Technical Director, you’ll typically be working on a variety of projects at once — from a university in Scotland to a high‑rise residential tower in London, with plenty of international work. All work focuses on enabling innovative architectural design while ensuring fire safety. You’ll review design information, liaise with other WSP disciplines such as facades, acoustics and structures, present designs to local authorities and the Fire Service, and advise the design team on safety‑enhancing changes. You’ll also learn about software packages, fire standards, team briefings and client updates from day one, and you’ll have the chance to collaborate with colleagues socially. In addition, we will assist you toward professional registration via IFE and other organisations.

Qualifications

• BSc (BEng) or MSc (MEng) in Fire, Structural, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Extensive experience within the fire engineering consulting industry.
• Ability to work from any of our UK major offices.

Professional Development

At WSP we offer a bespoke programme to grow fire engineers with both professional skills and specialist technical development. Supported by senior leadership and tailored to help you achieve chartered status or equivalent qualifications, the programme includes but is not limited to training in:

• Technical report writing
• Team specific technical skills
• Project management (introduction and advanced)
• Influential communications
• Commercial concepts
• Collaborative team challenge
• Continuous improvement

Benefits and Working Life

Work‑life balance: our hybrid working policy allows you to work from home up to two days a week and collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & belonging: we welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and encourage authenticity and respect in our culture.

Health & wellbeing: we support you with the Thrive programme, virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme and a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time: you can take a personal hour each day for work‑life balance, and we offer part‑time/flexible arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave and bank holiday entitlements as needed.

Development

We invest in your growth through training, mentoring and chartership opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

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