A specialist health and safety consultancy is seeking an Associate Director of Fire Engineering to join the business during an exciting phase of growth. You will develop and lead the fire engineering service, working in close partnership with the Building Safety and Construction Safety teams. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a service offering from the ground up. You will influence company direction and drive long-term success. You will oversee project delivery across a range of high-profile commercial, high-rise and high-end development projects. The role offers flexibility and could be structured to appoint at Senior or Principal level initially, with a clear development plan in place for future promotion with a clear pathway to Associate Director and to Director level within 12 to 24 months. The Role As Associate Director of Fire Engineering, you will: * Lead the development and implementation of a new fire engineering service offering within the business. * Build, manage and mentor a high-performing fire engineering team. * Oversee the delivery of fire engineering services across a diverse and complex project portfolio. * Work collaboratively with the Business Support Team, Senior Management, and Company Directors to shape service delivery and business strategy. * Provide expert fire safety guidance and leadership across multiple live projects. * Prepare and review fire strategy reports, fire risk assessments and compliance documentation. * Ensure all work meets current legislation, industry guidance (including FREAWs / PAS 9980), and best practice. * Establish and maintain trusted client relationships, acting as a key point of contact. * Identify and pursue new business opportunities, contributing to business development and growth. * Represent the company at industry events, client meetings and technical forums. Experience and Qualifications * Considerable experience in fire engineering, with extensive project leadership across varied residential and commercial sectors. * Degree in Fire Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related field. * Holding or working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. * Proficient in current legislation and guidance, including FREAWs (PAS 9980). To be offered the role at Associate Director grade you will need to demonstrate: * A proven track record of winning and delivering work to high standards. * Demonstrable experience in building, leading and developing a technical team. * Strong client engagement and commercial skills. The company are offering up to c£85k, car allowance, bonus and full package of benefits