This is a senior strategic appointment offering the successful candidate the opportunity to shape a new division, build a specialist team and develop long-term client relationships across the residential, commercial, mixed-use and high-rise sectors.
The Director of Fire & Facade Engineering's Role
The successful Director will work closely with the company's existing Directors to develop the business unit, secure new instructions and oversee the delivery of technically complex projects.
Responsibilities will include:
Leading fire engineering and facade engineering commissions
Developing existing and prospective client relationships
Supporting business development, bids and fee proposals
Recruiting and mentoring a specialist technical team
Providing strategic and technical oversight
Ensuring projects comply with current fire safety and Building Regulations requirements
Supporting facade remediation, external wall and building safety projects
The Director of Fire & Facade Engineering
The ideal candidate will have:
Extensive fire engineering, facade engineering or building safety experience
A relevant engineering or construction-related degree
Chartered status with a recognised professional body
Strong knowledge of UK fire safety and building regulations
Previous team leadership or business unit management experience
A proven client network or the ability to generate new work
Strong commercial and stakeholder-management skills
In Return?
£90,000-£120,000
Bonus scheme
Potential equity or profit-share opportunity
Hybrid working
Private healthcare
Pension contribution
Professional membership fees
Senior leadership autonomy
Opportunity to build and lead a specialist divisionRef: LB22479
If you're a Fire Professional looking to seek new career opportunities please contact Lauren Banks at Brandon James on (phone number removed).
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Salary description
£90000.00 - £120000.00 per year