Carriera Limited
Associate Director and Lead Fire Engineer
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About the Role
Our client is an independently owned property consultancy providing autonomous, client-focused management service. They are seeking an Associate Director & Lead Fire Engineer to establish and lead a brand-new Fire Engineering service line; this is a unique opportunity to build a department from the ground up, expanding on existing Building Safety & Compliance capability and take full ownership of fire engineering services across a diverse portfolio of projects. The role combines technical leadership, client consulting, and strategic business development in the fire safety and fire engineering space.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and lead a new Fire Engineering service within the business
- Work directly with clients to deliver fire engineering solutions and build long-term relationships
- Drive business development, win new clients, and expand fire engineering services revenue streams
- Deliver high-level fire engineering consultancy across London and the South
- Produce fire strategies, technical fire reports and lead complex fire engineering analysis
- Conduct building, structural, and fire risk assessments
- Build, mentor, and manage a growing fire engineering team
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About You
- IFE registered Fire Engineer (MIFireE or equivalent)
- Over 7 years experience in fire engineering with a strong technical portfolio
- Proven ability to generate new business, manage client accounts, and grow fire engineering client relationships
- Strong communication skills and ability to present complex fire engineering concepts clearly
- Autonomous, proactive, and able to take full ownership of a fire service line
- Experience with advanced fire engineering techniques (CFD modelling, evacuation analysis) is highly desirable
What's On Offer
- A career-defining opportunity to build and lead an entirely new fire engineering service
- Real progression potential to Director level
- Strong support from senior leadership while retaining full autonomy
- Competitive salary, bonus, professional memberships, and a comprehensive benefits package
- Flexible working arrangements once probation is complete
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Disclaimer
Carriera Limited values diversity and promotes equality and no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are open to discussing any reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements you may require to support your application. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. When advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business for the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003. All applications will be held in strict confidence and in accordance with our privacy policy.
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