Technical Director, Fire Engineering — Lead Fire Strategy

Company: Brandon James Ltd
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

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 stakeholders

The 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) preferred

In 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 environment

This 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 01628 367 037.

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Posted: March 27th, 2026