Technical Director - Fire Engineering

• Attending internal and external meetings.
• Supporting the team in developing technical knowledge.
• Reviewing and authorising work done by others.
• Overseeing and managing projects from inception to completion.
• Preparing technical engineering analysis using relevant guidance documents and methods i.e. prescriptive and performance based.
• Liaising with clients on a daily basis.
• Carrying out site visits when required.
• Developing Fire Safety Strategies during Design and Construction stages.
• Preparing fee proposals.

As part of this role, you will sit within a wider technical excellence team where the focus is on the technical oversight and delivery of projects, albeit candidates with strong business acumen and line management are welcomed.

You will be working across a variety of projects as part of a wider team based in the UK with the opportunity to collaborate with other Sweco business areas and on international projects. This role will suit somebody with significant design consultancy experience and possessing a recognised fire safety engineering qualification with a recognised track record in delivery of projects from design through to construction and completion.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Technical Director to join our Fire Engineering team within our Building Standards Division in Manchester. The role can be worked flexibly with a mix of office and home-based working (minimum 3 days in the office/on site) and the option to adjust start/finish times.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt your style to suit difference audiences.
• Full membership with the IFE (Institution of Fire Engineers) and working towards or have achieved chartership status via IFE.
• The best method for contacting you (Phone or email)
• Experience working in a similar role with extensive experience in fire safety engineering.
• Good problem solving/contingency planning skills with ability to find quick, innovative and practical solutions
• Excellent consultancy, communication and relationship management skills.
• A bachelor's or master's degree in Fire Engineering.
• Experience of delivering across a multi-site organisation.
• A proven background in fire safety engineering with an excellent understanding of fire engineered solutions

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As part of our Building Standards Fire division, and the wider teams, you'll work to maintain the highest standards alongside a team of innovators in a variety of projects, with regular training and bitesized learning opportunities.

We're committed to enabling all our colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests. We offer flexible and hybrid working, to ensure we have a healthy work/ life balance, and ask our employees to have an office or site presence on an average of three days a week.

We have defined processes for recruitment applications and it is company policy not to accept speculative CVs. Any speculative CVs received into the business (whether to a manager or member of the resourcing team) will become the property of Sweco and the agency will not be eligible for an introductory fee.

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Working for Sweco you’ll experience an inclusive, friendly and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop together. A meaningful career where you’ll help to transform society by being a trusted consultant to our clients.