Head of Fire Engineering

Job Description:

Head of Fire Engineering Consultancy
Location: Flexible / Hybrid (UK-based)
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits + Bonus

We are working exclusively with a highly respected UK compliance services provider, recognised nationally for their quality, technical expertise, and thought leadership in fire safety consultancy. They have a strong reputation, a supportive leadership team, and a clear vision to be the go-to partner for strategic, solutions-focused fire safety services.

The Opportunity
My client is looking for an experienced leader to head up their Fire Engineering Consultancy. This is a pivotal role with the autonomy to shape the department, drive growth, and deliver technical excellence. You'll have full support from a talented Technical Director, plus commercial, compliance, HR, and finance teams to help you succeed.

Your remit will include building a high-performing consultancy team, ensuring compliance with UK fire safety legislation, and overseeing the delivery of high-quality, safe, and profitable projects for a diverse client base.

Head of Fire Engineering Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a growing consultancy team aligned to strategic business goals

• Provide technical leadership and peer review across consultancy projects

• Ensure compliance with key UK fire safety legislation and standards (e.g. Approved Document B, BS9999, BS7974, Building Safety Act, Gateways 1-3)

• Build strong client relationships, win work, and prepare compelling technical proposals

• Recruit, mentor, and develop fire engineers and consultants

• Drive utilisation, process efficiency, and quality assurance

• Identify and develop new service offerings to expand market share

What we are looking for in a Head of Fire Engineering

• 10+ years' fire engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a senior consultancy role

• In-depth understanding of UK fire legislation and multi-disciplinary consultancy delivery

• MSc/BSc in Fire Engineering or Fire Safety Engineering

• Member grade IFE with CEng or EngTech (or working towards)

• Excellent leadership, communication, and commercial skills

• High energy, results-driven, and committed to technical excellence

• Passive fire experience advantageous

What's on Offer to the Head of Fire Engineering

• Competitive salary + discretionary bonus

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown

• 5% employer pension contribution

• Death in service benefit (4x salary)

• Paid Medicash Health Plan for you and your family

• Enhanced sick pay & occupational health support

• Generous annual training budget & dedicated personal development time

• Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements

• Regular social events & annual company celebrations

• Discounted gym membership, retailer discounts, free parking

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious and technically skilled leader to make their mark in a respected, forward-thinking consultancy.

If you'd like to discuss this role in confidence, please get in touch.