Role: Head of Fire Engineering

Location: UK office network – Bristol/ London/ Manchester/ Birmingham/ Sheffield office

Sector: Property & Construction consultancy

Salary: £90,000 – £100,000 + car allowance + bonus + attractive senior level benefits package

WRG has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and technically excellent fire engineer to join an independent property & construction consultancy. The business has built an excellent reputation across the UK, working with an enviable list of clients across the built environment.

This is a critical hire within the company, and they are looking for someone who is hungry to grow and develop a new service offering. They already have a significant amount of fire engineering projects which they sub out to an external company, they have very bold growth plans for the next 3 years, and hiring a Head of Fire Engineering is essential for the business.

They are a recognised B Corporation, and hold an Investors in People (Gold) accreditation along with being an Employee Owned Trust. This is an agile business where your opinion matters and decisions are made in a matter of hours rather than weeks.

If you would like to join a consultancy that really does care for its employees, their welfare and progression then this may be the opportunity you have been looking for. The Directors are heavily invested in this role and you will receive the full backing and support from the senior leadership team.

What you’ll be doing

Fire Engineering & Technical Delivery

• Provide specialist fire engineering advice across the full building lifecycle, from planning and design through to occupation.
• Prepare, review, and sign off fire strategies, fire risk assessments, and fire safety management plans in line with UK legislation and best practice.
• Deliver fire safety audits and inspections for a wide range of buildings, including complex, high-rise, and heritage assets.
• Undertake comprehensive on-site fire risk assessments (including construction-stage and pre-occupation FRAs) and produce clear, impartial action plans.
• Lead external wall surveys in accordance with PAS 9980, from desktop review to site inspection and final reporting.
• Complete and peer review FRAEW reports and EWS1 forms.
• Prepare and submit fire safety documentation to support planning and Building Regulations approvals.

Service Development & Business Growth

• Help grow the fire safety client base and identify new market opportunities.
• Support business development by contributing to fee proposals and client pitches.
• Work with our Business Development and Marketing teams to strengthen the companies fire safety profile and market presence.
• Identify new fire safety services and help develop associated processes, workflows, and reporting templates.
• Play an active role in the internal Fire Committee, helping to share knowledge and improve practice across the business.

Leadership, Collaboration & Influence

• Work closely with Building Surveyors, Principal Designers, Project Managers, and Cost Consultants to deliver integrated advice.
• Mentor surveyors and junior fire engineers, supporting their technical development and confidence in fire safety matters.
• Review and improve internal fire safety templates to ensure clarity, consistency, and technical excellence.
• Deliver CPD presentations to clients, colleagues, and industry forums.
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences.
• Peer review team outputs to ensure compliance with internal standards and external accreditations.

What we’re looking for

Essential

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) via the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or equivalent.
• Degree (BSc or MSc) in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
  Professional membership to IFE.
• Minimum 5 – 10 years’ experience in UK fire engineering consultancy or a closely related role.
• Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation, Building Regulations, and guidance.
• Proven experience on high-rise and/or complex buildings, including cladding remediation.
• Ability to lead fire engineering input through design stages to practical completion.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A collaborative mindset and confidence working within multi-disciplinary teams.

Desirable

• Membership of additional professional bodies (e.g. RICS, CIOB).
• Experience leading projects in PM, Employer’s Agent, or Contract Administration roles.

What we offer

• Highly competitive Director-level package, reflecting the importance of this role to our business.
• Competitive salary in the region of £90,000 – £100,000 with discretionary and/or fee-related bonuses.
• Tax-free EOT bonus (after 12 months’ service).
• Car allowance.
• Private healthcare.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• 5% employer pension contribution (minimum 3% employee).
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown.
• Option to buy additional annual leave and earn long-service days.
• Professional fee and membership subscriptions paid.
• Career development and training investment.
• Regular social events, team-building days, and paid CSR charity days

If you are interested in the role or would like to discuss the position further, please get in touch with Mike@werecruitgroup.com | 07562 945 690