Technical Director - Fire Engineering (South)

LOCATION

This is a home based remote role but ideally looking for someone who resides in the south of the UK 

DUTIES

Client liaison as Technical Lead / Fire Engineering Advisor.

CLIENTS

Developers, Property Companies, Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Contractors and Housebuilders.

EXPERIENCE

(10+ years PQE)

■ Fire Engineering / Fire Safety Consultancy

■ External Wall Systems (EWS1, FRAEW, PAS 9980)

■ 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

■ Working under a quality management system

■ Team Leadership

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

■ Monitor quality of work.

■ Assist Directors with Business Development, cultivating new and existing Clients.

■ Maintain excellent communication with Clients, Contractors, Residents and stakeholders.

■ Effectively communicate team requirements, performance, and development needs.

■ Mentor and support team members in technical development

■ Advise on technical risk in relation to appointments and professional liability

Communication and Client Interaction

■ Act as senior technical advisor and primary escalation point for key clients.

■ Lead client engagement on complex and sensitive remediation schemes, including resident-facing situations.

■ Translate complex fire engineering issues into clear, actionable advice for stakeholders.

■ Drive business development, securing repeat work and expanding fire engineering services.

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.

REWARDS BENEFITS

Competitive salary

■ Discretionary bonus incentive

■ Pension contributions

■ Private medical insurance

■ 33 days holiday (incl. Bank Holidays)

■ 3-4 days during Xmas period (at Directors discretion)

■ 1 day off for birthday