Associate Director of Fire Engineering
Location: St Helens (with UK-wide project coverage)
Employment Type: Permanent
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, dynamic and innovative company that provides expert advice and Construction Health and Safety solutions. With a strong focus on ensuring safer working environments, Safer Sphere works with a diverse range of clients across various industries to deliver comprehensive Safety services. As a leading player in the field, Safer Sphere takes pride in its commitment to excellence, professionalism, and the well-being of its employees.
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.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £65,000.00-£85,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Additional pay:
- Yearly bonus
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in St Helens WA9 5GG
Reference ID: SSFIR