Director Of Fire Engineering (london, Glasgow Or Edinburgh)

Egis in ANZ

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
On-site
Develop proportionate fire strategies
Lead fire risk appraisal of external walls
Specify active and passive fire protection systems
This is a new role and the first dedicated Fire Consultant within Thomas & Adamson, offering an excellent and exciting opportunity to establish and grow a fire consultancy in a rapidly expanding market

Job Summary

  • This is a new role and the first dedicated Fire Consultant within Thomas & Adamson, offering an excellent and exciting opportunity to establish and grow a fire consultancy in a rapidly expanding market.
  • The role combines hands-on technical delivery with practice leadership: setting standards, mentoring colleagues, developing client relationships and propositions, and creating a resilient, high-performing fire consultancy service.
  • You will be able to draw on the expertise and global reach of our parent company Egis – accessing international know-how, tools and collaboration across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and the US – to accelerate service development, quality, and market impact.

Matching Summary

This is a new role and the first dedicated Fire Consultant within Thomas & Adamson, offering an excellent and exciting opportunity to establish and grow a fire consultancy in a rapidly expanding market.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop proportionate fire strategies
  • Lead fire risk appraisal of external walls
  • Specify active and passive fire protection systems
  • Manage project scopes, budgets, and programmes
  • Build and sustain client relationships

Nice-to-have

  • Pragmatic and client-focused
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Proactive, organised, and attentive to detail
  • Uphold discretion, integrity, and accountability

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Fire related subject
  • Substantial consultancy experience
  • Strong knowledge of UK codes and standards
  • Familiarity with international frameworks
  • Full UK driving licence

Work Rights

Not specified

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