Technical Director - Fire Engineering

CV-LibraryManchester, Greater ManchesterpermanentPosted: 19 March 2026
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An established, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Technical Director - Fire Engineering to strengthen their team. This opportunity suits a high-level Technical Director - Fire Engineering who can offer strategic oversight across a varied range of building projects, while also contributing to the continued development of an expanding fire engineering function. The appointed Technical Director - Fire Engineering will take responsibility for guiding fire safety strategies, assisting with the successful delivery of projects, and maintaining high technical standards across the wider team. The Technical Director - Fire Engineering's Role Leading the development of fire safety strategies during design and construction stages Providing technical fire engineering analysis using both prescriptive and performance-based approaches Overseeing projects from concept through to completion Attending client, design team and regulatory meetings Carrying out site visits where required Preparing and reviewing fee proposals and supporting project planning Acting as a senior technical authority and reviewing work produced by other engineers Supporting the development and mentoring of fire engineering teams Maintaining strong relationships with clients and project stakeholdersThe Technical Director - Fire Engineering Extensive experience in fire safety engineering within a consultancy environment Degree or Master's qualification in Fire Engineering or a related discipline Strong technical understanding of fire engineered design solutions and regulations Demonstrated experience delivering projects from design through construction Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Full membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) preferredIn Return? £90,000- £100,000 Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Support for continued professional development and chartership Opportunities to work on complex and high-profile projects Clear career progression within a growing fire engineering division Inclusive and collaborative working environmentThis is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Technical Director - Fire Engineering to take on a leadership role within a respected consultancy delivering innovative fire safety solutions across the built environment Ref: LB21607 If you're a Fire Professional looking to seek new career opportunities please contact Lauren Banks at Brandon James on (phone number removed). Fire Engineer / Fire Engineering / Fire Strategy / ADB / BS 9999 / BS 9991 / BS 7974 / IFE / IFSM / Chartered Fire Engineer / CEng / MIFireE / FIFireE / Fire Safety Design / Building Safety Act / Fire Safety Compliance / Fire Safety Consultancy / Fire Risk Management

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