Technical Director (Fire Engineering)

Please note this role can be fully remote with site visits

DUTIES

Client liaison as Technical Lead / Fire Engineering Advisor.

CLIENTS

Developers, Property Companies, Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Contractors

and Housebuilders.

EXPERIENCE

(10+ years Consultancy)

• Fire Engineering / Fire Safety Consultancy
• External Wall Systems (EWS1, FRAEW, PAS9980)
• Residential, Public Sector, Build to Rent Sector
• Understanding of Building Regulations (Part B) and Building Safety Act
• Remediation & re-cladding projects
• Experience in delivering fire strategies and technical advisory roles

The job role will entail

• Work with Directors to improve efficiency, reporting systems and digital tools.
• Leading the technical delivery of the fire engineering discipline across the business.
• Setting technical direction, standards and governance aligned with regulatory and industry best practice.
• Providing strategic oversight from concept through to remediation and completion stages.
• Leading stakeholder engagement across high-risk, high-profile projects.
• Driving innovation in fire engineering, including digital tools, reporting systems and the “Golden Thread”.
• Leading bid submissions, frameworks and assisting in strategic client growth initiatives.
• Supporting Directors in shaping the long-term growth and positioning of fire engineering services.
• Representing the business at industry forums, CPDs and technical panels.
• Leading recruitment, succession planning and team structure development.
• Ensuring integration of fire engineering with wider multidisciplinary services.

Skills, Knowledge and Understanding

• Chartered or working towards (IFE, CEng, MCIOB or equivalent).
• Expert knowledge of Building Regulations, Fire Safety legislation, and the Building Safety Act.
• Advanced understanding of façade fire risk, compartmentation, and remediation methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead technical governance, peer review and quality assurance processes.
• Strong commercial awareness with ability to manage team financial performance.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to influence at senior stakeholder level.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical authority on fire safety defects, façade risk, and remediation strategies across the portfolio.
• Lead complex technical analysis for high-rise and high-risk buildings, ensuring proportionate, compliant solutions.
• Oversee and sign-off technical outputs including FRAEWs, fire strategies and remediation recommendations.
• Drive consistency and technical excellence across all fire engineering deliverables.
• Comply with, or improve upon, company Key Performance Indicators.
• Lead and oversee technical fire engineering delivery across multiple projects.
• Report regularly on project status and risks

Technical Competence and Fire Engineering

Act as technical lead for fire engineering across the business, setting standards and best practice.

Lead peer reviews, technical audits, and quality assurance processes across all outputs.

Oversee development of fire strategies, fire statements, and Building Safety Case inputs.

Provide expert advice across design, construction and occupation stages.

Mentor senior staff and develop future technical leaders within the team.

Procedures and Administration

Oversee implementation and continuous improvement of Quality Management

Systems.

Ensure all outputs align with regulatory requirements and internal governance processes.

Lead development of technical templates, guidance notes and digital workflows.

Provide strategic input into procurement, consultant appointments and contract documentation.

Undertake bid submissions, and technical input to tenders.