Director of Fire Engineering
Orange Appointments Ltd · Edinburgh, Scotland ·
Director of Fire Engineering – Buildings | UK – Edinburgh, Glasgow or London £Negotiable + excellent senior package & potential equity/shares You're a Chartered Engineer with buildings-focused expertise. You're already good at delivering projects—but you're ready for more.
You want to lead, shape, and grow a fire engineering capability in the UK, make strategic decisions, and leave a mark on the market. This is your chance to step into a high-profile leadership role backed by a global consultancy, but with real autonomy in the UK.
You'll build a team, define strategy, win major work, and influence the future of fire engineering in buildings. What's in it for you: Build and lead a UK fire engineering business your way Shape the offering, the team, and the market presence High-profile role with senior stakeholders and clients Backing of an established international consultancy Excellent senior package plus potential equity/shares Opportunity to create something that lasts in the UK market
What you'll need
Chartered Engineer status Proven buildings-focused fire engineering track record Credibility with senior clients and boards Commercial sense and leadership experience Drive to build something meaningful from the ground up