Associate Director of Fire Engineering

At Safer Sphere, we’re growing fast, and with that growth comes opportunity. We’re looking for an experienced Fire Engineering professional to help shape the future of a new service stream, working alongside our established Building Safety (Building Regulations) and Construction Safety teams.

This is a senior role at the forefront of our next phase of development, offering the chance to build something from the ground up within a national consultancy that values innovation, technical excellence, and long-term strategic growth.

The Role

As Associate Director of Fire Engineering, you’ll take the lead in developing and delivering a market-leading service that’s built on technical integrity, commercial instinct, and strong client relationships.

You’ll be responsible for building and growing a high-performing Fire Engineering team while overseeing project delivery across a range of high-profile commercial, high-rise, and high-end development projects. You’ll work closely with our Business Support Team, Senior Management Team, and company Directors to develop and embed a high-quality, market-leading fire engineering service with a clear pathway to full Director level within 24 months for the right individual.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and launch a new fire engineering service, aligned to business objectives and sector demands.
• Build and lead a high-performing team, with a focus on mentoring, development, and succession.
• Oversee fire strategy reports, compliance documentation, and technical project delivery.
• Provide expert guidance across multiple projects, ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation and best practice.
• Develop and maintain trusted client relationships, securing repeat business and referrals.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, working with our BD and Marketing teams to shape our external profile.
• Represent Safer Sphere at industry events and client meetings as a technical leader and ambassador.
• Collaborate across existing functions to ensure fire engineering integrates with our wider project offer.

What We’re Looking For

• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in fire engineering, with extensive project leadership in residential and commercial sectors.
• Degree in Fire Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
• Proficient in current legislation and guidance, including FREAWs (PAS 9980).
• Proven track record of winning and delivering work.
• Demonstrable experience in building, leading, and developing a technical team.
• Strong client engagement and commercial skills.

About You

You’ll be technically sound, commercially sharp, and ready for a new challenge. You enjoy building services that make a difference, and you know how to bring others with you. You’re not afraid of the detail, but you keep one eye on the bigger picture.

If you’re ready to step into a role where you can shape a service, lead with purpose, and grow with a company that’s going places, we’d love to hear from you.

About Safer Sphere

Safer Sphere is an award-winning, specialist health & safety consultancy dedicated to the construction industry. Our reputation is built on deep industry knowledge, proven experience, and capability. These strengths enable us to deliver a superior service that is both cost-effective and tailored to our clients’ needs, helping us here at Safer Sphere stand out as market leaders in health and safety compliance, commitment, and performance.

Rewards

At Safer Sphere, we believe in recognising and rewarding your contribution. The role offers a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Car allowance
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays
• Flexible working arrangements
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Holiday benefit scheme
• Birthday leave
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Company phone and IT equipment

Additionally, Safer Sphere is partly owned by an Employee Benefit Trust, with 49% of available profits distributed among our employees, offering you a genuine stake in our shared success.