Head of Fire Engineering
Shape the Future of Fire Safety | London + UK-Wide Projects | £120K–£160K + Bonus & Benefits 🔥
Location: London-based with flexible/hybrid options
Position: Head of Fire Engineering
Salary: £120,000 – £160,000 + £6,600 Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Sector: Fire Engineering | Design & Construction | Principal Designer Duties
Are you a senior-level Fire Engineer ready to ignite your next chapter? We’re working with a leading UK design and engineering group that’s investing heavily in building a dedicated fire engineering division – and they’re looking for the right person to lead it.
This is a career-defining opportunity to launch and shape a brand-new fire engineering function within a well-established and values-led organisation. With full executive support, a robust design & build platform, and a pipeline of major infrastructure, commercial, and high-risk building projects, you’ll build a function that delivers impact at scale.
🔍 The Opportunity
You’ll be the technical authority on all things fire-related, spearheading strategy, delivery, client engagement, and team development. As Principal Designer under the Building Safety Act, you’ll play a key role in shaping safer, more resilient buildings.
✅ Key Responsibilities:
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Establish and lead a new in-house Fire Engineering division
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Provide technical expertise across passive fire protection, risk, and remediation
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Act as Principal Designer under the Building Safety Act
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Work closely with the Fire Protection division on complex, multidisciplinary projects
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Lead business development and client engagement activities
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Recruit and manage a high-performing team of fire engineers
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Deliver innovative solutions across infrastructure, commercial, and residential projects
🎯 Ideal Candidate:
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Chartered or highly experienced Fire Engineer with 10+ years’ experience
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Strong grounding in passive fire protection, risk assessment, and remedial design
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Confident in leading strategy, delivery, and business growth
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BEng/BSc in engineering (mechanical, structural or building services), with MSc in Fire Engineering preferred
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Member of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE)
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Entrepreneurial mindset with excellent communication and client-facing skills
🌟 What’s on Offer:
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£120,000 – £160,000 salary
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£6,600 car allowance
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Profit share bonus (tax-free up to £3,600)
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Private medical insurance, enhanced pension, and life cover
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25 days’ holiday + paid volunteer day
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Flexible working and a hybrid setup
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Opportunity to grow a function from the ground up with full investment
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Employee-owned business with strong values, high performance, and long-term progression