Technical Director / Director - Fire Engineering

WSP
London, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Ontario
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Executive & General ManagementEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Teamwork","Problem-solving","Stakeholder management","Project management"]

Senior fire engineering leadership role overseeing multiple ongoing projects across the UK, liaising with Facades, Acoustics and Structures teams, and guiding design decisions to ensure fire safety while supporting progression toward chartered status. Based in the UK with opportunities across major offices, you’ll present designs to authorities, inform design changes for safety, and mentor teams through professional registration programs.

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3 months ago

Technical Director / Director - Fire Engineering

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Job Summary

Senior fire engineering leadership role overseeing multiple ongoing projects across the UK, liaising with Facades, Acoustics and Structures teams, and guiding design decisions to ensure fire safety while supporting progression toward chartered status. Based in the UK with opportunities across major offices, you’ll present designs to authorities, inform design changes for safety, and mentor teams through professional registration programs.
Location: London, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Ontario
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Review and manage design information for fire engineering projects
  • •Liaise with Facades, Acoustics and Structures teams to integrate fire safety in designs
  • •Present designs to local authorities and the Fire Service
  • •Inform the design team about changes to increase safety of buildings
  • •Support and guide colleagues toward professional registration and chartership

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Gym Membership

Key Requirements

  • •BSc (BEng) or MSc (MEng) in Fire, Structural, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent
  • •Extensive experience within the fire engineering consulting industry
  • •Based from any of our UK major offices
  • •Ability to engage with local authorities and Fire Service; experience in presenting and defending designs
  • •Willingness to pursue professional registration via IFE or other professional bodies
Experience:Fire engineeringConsultingUK offices
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingStakeholder managementProject management

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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