Head of Fire Engineering

Head of Fire Engineering (Fire Engineer / Fire Safety Engineering Lead - Advisory Consultancy)

Location: London / Hybrid (flexible UK considered)

Salary: £100,000 - £125,000 + package (flexible for the right individual)

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fire Engineer / Fire Safety Engineer to step into a Head of Fire Engineering position within a growing advisory-led consultancy.

This is not a replacement or backfill hire. The role is focused on establishing and leading a Fire Engineering function, shaping technical delivery, and building a team around a strong base of existing client demand.

The business operates across asset management, building compliance, fire safety, and estate-wide advisory programmes, working with large and complex portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a Fire Engineering / Fire Safety Engineering service offering

• Provide technical and strategic fire engineering advice across complex estates

• Engage directly with clients, including estates teams and senior stakeholders

• Deliver fire strategies, fire safety advice, and performance-based design input

• Support and develop fire safety compliance and asset-based programmes

• Build and grow a team of Fire Engineers / Fire Safety Engineers

• Contribute to wider advisory and consultancy services across the business

What's in Place

• Established relationships across large, complex estates (healthcare, public sector, commercial portfolios)

• Immediate demand for fire engineering and fire safety consultancy support

• Strong financial backing to support team growth and service expansion

• Existing asset & compliance consultancy offering to integrate with

Requirements

• Experience as a Fire Engineer / Fire Safety Engineer within a consultancy environment

• Operating at Principal Fire Engineer / Associate Director / Senior Fire Engineer level

• Strong understanding of UK fire safety regulations, fire strategies, and performance-based design

• Experience delivering fire engineering solutions across complex buildings or estates

• Ability to engage with clients and contribute at a strategic level

• Ambition to step into a leadership or Head of Fire Engineering role

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership

• Membership with IFE / SFPE or similar professional body

• Experience across sectors such as healthcare, commercial, residential, or infrastructure

Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to:

• Step into a Head of Fire Engineering position

• Take ownership of a new and growing fire engineering function

• Work within an advisory consultancy model, not purely design delivery

• Influence technical direction, client strategy, and team growth

• Build a team with immediate follow-on hires planned

Apply / Enquiries

For a confidential discussion, apply or contact Nathan at 300 North directly on (phone number removed) or (url removed) to discuss further.