Location: London (Hybrid – 2–3 days per week in the office)
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fire Engineering professional to take on a Senior Associate (Team Lead) position within a growing and highly regarded fire engineering team. This role combines technical excellence, project leadership, team management, and client engagement, offering the chance to work on complex, high-profile projects across a variety of sectors.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the development of the London team while leading the delivery of innovative fire engineering solutions.
Key Responsibilities Team Leadership
Support the day-to-day leadership of the London Fire Engineering team.
Manage team workload, resources, and project allocation.
Mentor and develop engineers at all levels.
Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development initiatives.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.
Work closely with senior leadership to support team growth and strategic objectives. Technical & Project Delivery
Lead fire engineering projects from concept through to completion.
Provide technical oversight and guidance on complex and non-standard projects.
Ensure high-quality deliverables through robust review and quality assurance processes.
Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary design teams.
Attend and lead client, design, and site meetings. Programme & Resource Management
Support the planning and delivery of multiple concurrent projects.
Assist with resource forecasting and workload management.
Identify and manage project risks, programme challenges, and delivery pressures.
Help ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Client & Business Development
Build and maintain strong client relationships.
Support business development activities, including bids and proposals.
Contribute to industry engagement and raising the profile of the fire engineering team. About You
You will be an experienced Fire Engineer with a strong technical background and a passion for developing people and leading projects.
Requirements
Proven experience within a fire engineering consultancy environment.
Experience leading projects and supporting or managing teams.
Degree qualified in Fire Engineering, Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
Chartered Engineer status preferred, or actively working towards chartership.
Strong technical knowledge of fire safety design principles and modelling tools.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior engineers.
Experience managing workloads, resources, and competing priorities.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and client-facing skills.
Collaborative approach with a commitment to technical excellence and team success. What's on Offer
Opportunity to lead and shape a growing fire engineering team.
Involvement in complex, high-profile projects across multiple sectors.
Strong focus on professional development and career progression.
Support towards chartership and ongoing technical development.
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
Collaborative and inclusive working environment. If you're looking for a leadership role that combines technical challenge, team development, and strategic influence, we'd love to hear from you
Salary description
£75000.00 - £95000.00 per year