Head of Fire Engineering

Head of Fire Engineering (Fire Engineer / Fire Safety Engineering Lead - Advisory Consultancy) Location: London / Hybrid (flexible UK considered) Salary: £100,000 - £125,000 + package (flexible for the right individual) Overview An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fire Engineer / Fire Safety Engineer to step into a Head of Fire Engineering position within a growing advisory-led consultancy. This is not a replacement or backfill hire. The role is focused on establishing and leading a Fire Engineering function, shaping technical delivery, and building a team around a strong base of existing client demand. The business operates across asset management, building compliance, fire safety, and estate-wide advisory programmes, working with large and complex portfolios. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a Fire Engineering / Fire Safety Engineering service offering Provide technical and strategic fire engineering advice across complex estates Engage directly with clients, including estates teams and senior stakeholders Deliver fire strategies, fire safety advice, and performance-based design input Support and develop fire safety compliance and asset-based programmes Build and grow a team of Fire Engineers / Fire Safety Engineers Contribute to wider advisory and consultancy services across the business What's in Place Established relationships across large, complex estates (healthcare, public sector, commercial portfolios) Immediate demand for fire engineering and fire safety consultancy support Strong financial backing to support team growth and service expansion Existing asset & compliance consultancy offering to integrate with Requirements Experience as a Fire Engineer / Fire Safety Engineer within a consultancy environment Operating at Principal Fire Engineer / Associate Director / Senior Fire Engineer level Strong understanding of UK fire safety regulations, fire strategies, and performance-based design Experience delivering fire engineering solutions across complex buildings or estates Ability to engage with clients and contribute at a strategic level Ambition to step into a leadership or Head of Fire Engineering role Desirable Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership Membership with IFE / SFPE or similar professional body Experience across sectors such as healthcare, commercial, residential, or infrastructure Opportunity This is a rare opportunity to: Step into a Head of Fire Engineering position Take ownership of a new and growing fire engineering function Work within an advisory consultancy model, not purely design delivery Influence technical direction, client strategy, and team growth Build a team with immediate follow-on hires planned Apply / Enquiries For a confidential discussion, apply or contact Nathan at 300 North directly on (phone number removed) or (url removed) to discuss further