Job Description

Ref 78125 Vacancy title Head of Fire Engineering Function(s) Design Contract type Full time permanent Region N/A Location(s) London, Scotland, Manchester, Warwick Description
Why this role?
We are seeking an exceptional and visionary Head of Fire Engineering to spearhead and grow our fire engineering capability within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary consultancy. This is a strategic management opportunity to shape the future of fire engineering in the business, driving innovation, technical excellence and client engagement from the ground up.
Client care, industry management, and technical excellence are central to this role. You will be responsible for the shaping of fire engineering offering, directing and developing a high-performing team, and delivering innovative, compliance solutions across a diverse range of sectors.
About You
As the Head of Fire Engineering, you will oversee the delivery of complex fire engineering projects across a range of sectors including detailed fire design and evaluation, fire risk assessments, smoke control strategies and advanced fire modelling. Your expertise will be instrumental in setting technical direction, mentoring a growing team and establishing best practices across the discipline.
This is a pivotal role for someone with a strong track record of project delivery, business development, and client relationship management.
Key Purpose

• Develop and implement fire strategies and technical reviews for new and existing projects.
• Champion fire engineering assessments to ensure regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
• Establish an internal fire engineering function
• Provide industry-recognised expertise to multi-disciplinary teams across UK offices

What you will do

• Author and review fire safety strategies, ensuing a balanced approach between passive and involved fire protection to achieve compliance and safety
• Ensure fire designs meet UK Building regulations (Part B), BS 9999, and other relevant fire codes, while engaging with regulatory authorities to secure approvals
• Conduct technical evaluations of fire detection, alarm, suppression, and smoke control systems, including CFD modelling and fire risk assessments
• Collaborate with architects, MEP engineers, and contractors to integrate fire safety into design and construction processes.
• Spearhead and mentor fire engineering team members, building a high-performing internal function and supporting professional development
• Oversee fire engineering budgets, monitor fees, and conduct cost analyses to ensure efficient and effective project delivery

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors.
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About BakerHicks
We've been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: .
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Benefits
Whatever your discipline, you'll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.
What you get will depend on what you do, with personal performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• Life assurance scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Flexible/hybrid working
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance
• Professional development

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.
BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed based on personal merit and qualifications.
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