Lead by example to promote continual improvement in safety, health, and environmental (SHE) performance across the business. Provide technical leadership in Fire Systems and Safety Engineering, including designs, feasibility studies, onsite surveys, snagging assessments, and validation of project assurance documentation. Evaluate the technical competence of staff proposed for projects and identify specific training and mentoring needs. Drive efficiency through standardization and automation of key service offerings, ensuring consistency and quality across projects. Develop and maintain strong technical client relationships, while playing a key role in business development and securing new work. Conduct design checks and reviews to ensure the highest quality deliverables before project submission. Provide management leadership, planning resource requirements and delivery strategies for assigned projects. Identify new business opportunities and contribute to bids and tenders. Champion team development by contributing to skill-building, mentoring, and talent acquisition strategies. Raise the level of technical excellence within the fire engineering discipline and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality designs. Actively contribute to sustainable development initiatives, ensuring projects align with NetZero and environmental goals. BEng/BSc Degree in Safety and Fire Engineering; MEng/MSc preferred. 20+ years of design experience across a variety of mobility, building, and infrastructure projects Proven experience in independently leading and managing complex design projects Membership with the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) and Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. Recognized technical authority in Fire Systems and Safety Engineering, with the ability to lead as the technical expert on large-scale and complex projects. Demonstrable experience delivering technically excellent solutions for clients such as London Underground, Network Rail, D&B Contractors, and other high-profile stakeholders. In-depth knowledge of fire systems engineering, including installations, commissioning, and validation of safety-critical designs. Strong understanding of relevant fire safety codes, standards, and regulations. Proven stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships at the highest level. A proactive problem-solver who demonstrates initiative and can make decisions independently. Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, often under pressure and within multidisciplinary teams. Ability to consider the broader project and business context beyond your own discipline. Significant commercial experience, including preparing proposals, tenders, and business strategies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to articulate technical concepts clearly and concisely. Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to inspire and manage geographically dispersed teams. Experience in delivering projects in 3D BIM environments, including familiarity with common data environments such as ProjectWise. Flexibility to travel within the UK and abroad for project-related work when required.
