Associate Director - Fire Engineering
full-time•Birmingham
About this role
Associate Director - Fire Engineering
Department: Consulting
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Birmingham
Reporting To: Frazer Argyros-Farrell
Description
Location: UK wide with occasional travel into London
CHPK Fire Engineering is a leading consultancy specialising in fire safety engineering across the built environment. With a reputation for technical excellence and a client-first approach, we work across a diverse range of sectors including residential, commercial, heritage, healthcare, and high-rise developments.
As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced and driven Associate Director to lead project delivery, manage key client relationships, and help shape the future of CHPK Fire Engineering.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a fire engineering professional who is technically strong, commercially minded, and ready to take the next step in their career.
As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced and driven Associate Director to lead project delivery, manage key client relationships, and help shape the future of CHPK Fire Engineering.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a fire engineering professional who is technically strong, commercially minded, and ready to take the next step in their career.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead fire engineering projects from concept through to completion
- Develop and review fire strategies for complex and high-profile buildings
- Act as primary point of contact for clients and design teams
- Manage and mentor junior engineers and consultants
- Contribute to business development and tendering
- Support the technical direction and commercial performance of the team
- Ensure compliance with current UK fire safety regulations, including BS 9999, BS 9991, and ADB
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Degree-qualified in Fire Engineering or a related field
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working toward it
- At least 8 years of experience in fire engineering consultancy
- In-depth knowledge of UK building regulations and fire codes
- Strong leadership, communication, and client management skills
- Experience working on large and complex developments
- Passion for mentoring and developing teams
Why CHPK Fire Engineering?
- Competitive salary and bonus structure
- Flexible hybrid working options
- 25 days annual, plus your birthday off and Christmas Shut down 2 - 4 days.
- Private healthcare and generous holiday allowance
- Ongoing CPD, training, and chartership support
- A supportive, collaborative, and growing team
- Opportunity to make a real impact in a leadership position
Ready to Join Us?
If you're ready to lead with impact and contribute to the future of fire engineering, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or visit www.chpk.co.uk for more information.
Other facts
Tech stack
Fire Engineering,Project Delivery,Fire Strategies,Client Management,Mentoring,Business Development,UK Fire Safety Regulations,Leadership,Communication,Team Development
About Celnor
Celnor is a group of complementary businesses offering a broad range of inspection, testing, certification and compliance (TICC) services to commercial clients across the UK.
Our member companies provide the data, consulting and insight our customers need to manage sustainable development and compliance with environmental and occupational regulations.
Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Website: https://celnor.com/
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Industry: Environmental Services
Founding Year: 2023
What you'll do
- Lead fire engineering projects from concept through to completion and act as the primary point of contact for clients and design teams. Manage and mentor junior engineers while contributing to business development and ensuring compliance with UK fire safety regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Associate Director - Fire Engineering do at Celnor?
As a Associate Director - Fire Engineering at Celnor, you will: lead fire engineering projects from concept through to completion and act as the primary point of contact for clients and design teams. Manage and mentor junior engineers while contributing to business development and ensuring compliance with UK fire safety regulations..
Why join Celnor as a Associate Director - Fire Engineering?
Celnor is a leading Environmental Services company.
Is the Associate Director - Fire Engineering position at Celnor remote?
The Associate Director - Fire Engineering position at Celnor is based in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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