Sweco
Technical Director - Fire Engineering
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Technical Director - Fire Engineering
About Sweco
Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address:
- The challenges of urbanisation
- The positive power of digitalisation
- Making societies more sustainable
About the Fire Safety Engineering Team
Our Fire Safety Engineering team at Sweco has a core objective to:
- Provide strategic fire safety advice
- Develop fire safety strategies that satisfy functional requirements of building regulations
- Deliver innovative fire engineering solutions
We excel in technical expertise across our full suite of Fire services and work in partnership with clients to anticipate and resolve regulatory issues, ensuring successful project delivery.
Job Opportunity: Technical Director – Fire Engineering (Birmingham)
Role Overview
Join our Building Standards Division in Birmingham, working flexibly with a hybrid model (minimum 3 days office/site-based, adjustable start/finish times) on a mix of UK and international projects.
Our Fire Engineering team offers cost-effective, bespoke fire safety solutions across sectors, from design to construction completion.
## Key Responsibilities
- Develop complementary Fire Safety Strategies for design and construction phases
- Produce technical engineering analyses using guides for prescriptive and performance-based approaches
- Conduct site visits as required to ensure compliance
- Participate in internal and external meetings
- Prepare fee proposals for projects
- Foster technical knowledge within the team
- Oversee and manage projects from inception through completion
- Engage in client liaison and expectations management
- Review and authorise work conducted by team members
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## Essential Requirements
- Proven experience in a similar Technical Director-like role with extensive fire safety engineering expertise
- Deep understanding of fire engineered solutions across disciplines
- Strong problem-solving/contingency planning skills with innovative, practical solutions
- Exceptional communication skills (written/verbal), adaptable for diverse audiences
- Strong consultancy and relationship management acumen
- Experience leading multi-site organisations
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Fire Engineering
- Full IFE (Institution of Fire Engineers) membership
- Working towards or having achieved IFE Chartership status
## Benefits of Joining Sweco
- Meaningful career helping transform society via trustworthy consultancy
- Education and growth with access to industry-leading training and learning opportunities
- Flexible/remote working (3 days in-office/site minimum; adjust start/finish times)
- 7 weeks paid annual leave (28 days + bank holidays + birthday off; up to 5 extra days)
- Family: Contracts in Motherhood & Fatherhood
- Supportive technology enabling lean working
- Events and gatherings (e.g., Christmas parties, Afterwork activities)
- Discounted employee benefits via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
- Recognition: Full reimbursement for two annual IFE professional subscriptions
Employee Wellbeing:
- Cycle-to-Work scheme
- Daycare membership support
- Employee Assistance Programme
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Professional Growth:
- Support with further education (MBA/top-up master’s)
- Brand visibility through brand awareness scheme
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We foster a friendly and inclusive culture respecting individual contributions. Sweco positively encourages applications from:
- Candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, or maternity/paternity.
- Armed Forces covenant signatory, offering fair treatment for past/present military service personnel.
As a Disability Confident Commitment Employer, we interview applicants on the guaranteed interview scheme if they opt in and meet positional requirements.
Access and Adjustments for Disability
If you experience difficulties in the application process due to a disability, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk with your:
- Name
- Contact method
- Role title & requisition number
We’ll provide further support promptly. Note: non-compliance with recruitment policies may risk exclusion from promotional opportunities.
Vacancy Notes
- Do not send speculative CVs to recruiters or managers (they become Sweco/agency property).
- Closure of vacancies reserved before final advertised date.
- Preferred supplier list audited end-2026; compliance mandatory for inclusion.
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