Fire Engineering Director

Director of Fire Engineering Buildings | UK Orange Appointments are working in partnership with a global consultancy, to appoint a Director of Fire Engineering to lead the development and growth of its buildings-focused fire engineering capability across the UK. This is a significant leadership opportunity for a commercially astute, client-facing Chartered Engineer who is motivated by the chance to build, shape and grow a high-quality offering within a globally established engineering firm. With operations in over 100 countries, they offer the platform, brand and multidisciplinary depth of an international business, combined with the opportunity in the UK to create something with genuine autonomy, visibility and long-term strategic value. Our client is seeking an individual with the stature, market credibility and commercial acumen to establish and grow a leading fire engineering proposition within its UK buildings business. It's is a rare opportunity to take a leading role in building a business line with the support of a substantial international platform already in place. Lead the strategic development of fire engineering offering across the UK buildings market Provide senior technical oversight and direction on major and complex projects Shape and grow a high-performing team over time, attracting and developing talent Chartered Engineer status in fire engineering or a closely aligned discipline A strong track record in buildings-focused fire engineering Strong commercial judgement, with an appreciation of how to build a sustainable and profitable service line Leadership capability, including experience building, mentoring or scaling teams A collaborative style suited to working within a large, multidisciplinary engineering environment This position offers a combination rarely available in the current market: the chance to build and lead a fire engineering business with the backing of a respected international engineering organisation. This search is likely to be of interest to senior fire engineering leaders who are looking for a broader platform, greater strategic influence and the opportunity to build something of real substance.