Technical Director — Fire Engineering, Lead Strategy & …, Newcastle upon Tyne

An established, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Technical Director – Fire Engineering to strengthen their team.

This opportunity suits a high-level Technical Director – Fire Engineering who can offer strategic oversight across a varied range of building projects, while also contributing to the continued development of an expanding fire engineering function.

The appointed Technical Director – Fire Engineering will take responsibility for guiding fire safety strategies, assisting with the successful delivery of projects, and maintaining high technical standards across the wider team.

• Leading the development of fire safety strategies during design and construction stages
• Providing technical fire engineering analysis using both prescriptive and performance-based approaches
• Overseeing projects from concept through to completion
• Attending client, design team and regulatory meetings
• Carrying out site visits where required
• Preparing and reviewing fee proposals and supporting project planning
• Acting as a senior technical authority and reviewing work produced by other engineers
• Supporting the development and mentoring of fire engineering teams
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders

• Extensive experience in fire safety engineering within a consultancy environment
• Degree or Master’s qualification in Fire Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong technical understanding of fire engineered design solutions and regulations
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects from design through construction
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE)
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) preferred

• £90,000- £100,000
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Support for continued professional development and chartership
• Opportunities to work on complex and high-profile projects
• Clear career progression within a growing fire engineering division
• Inclusive and collaborative working environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Technical Director – Fire Engineering to take on a leadership role within a respected consultancy delivering innovative fire safety solutions across the built environment.

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If you’re a Fire Professional looking to seek new career opportunities please contact Lauren Banks at Brandon James on 01628 367 037.