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Director of Fire Consultancy (Edinburgh, Glasgow or London)
Egis
Director of Fire Consultancy, responsible for establishing and growing a fire engineering discipline, providing technical delivery, business development, and practice leadership.
17d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
20,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Construction engineering
Mobility services
Project management
Architecture
Operation and maintenance
Inspection and certification
Sector Specialisms
Mobility and urban services
Road users services
On street parking management
Transport
Urban and transit
Rail
Air
Road
Role
What you would be doing
fire protection systems
remediation strategies
fire stopping
fire strategies
fire resistance
client relations
- Undertake and/or interpret modelling and calculations (e.g., evacuation modelling, smoke movement/computational fluid dynamics, radiation/tenability checks) and document engineering judgements and assumptions clearly.
- Support service line growth: recruitment, mentoring, CPD planning, and technical training for the wider business.
- Represent Thomas & Adamson in line with our values; ensure accurate records, timely reporting, and robust change control.
- Develop or review remediation details: cavity barrier/fire‑stopping strategies, horizontal/vertical fire‑stops, window/door interfaces, balcony/soffit treatments, and service penetrations.
- Allocate resources effectively, balancing workload, deadlines, and staff development goals.
- Diagnose external wall system risks (rainscreen/EWI, ACM/HPL, timber/composite claddings, insulation types) and define proportionate remediation strategies aligned with performance objectives.
- Ensure all activities align with relevant UK legislation, standards, and guidance (e.g., Building Regulations, Approved Document B/Scottish Technical Handbooks, BS/EN standards, NFPA/IBC where applicable, insurer requirements) and client governance processes.
- Communicating clearly and concisely with clients and stakeholders regarding information needs, decisions, risks, and residual obligations.
- Building strong, professional relationships founded on trust, integrity, and reliability.
- Build and sustain client relationships; identify opportunities, contribute to bids/fees, and present technical solutions.
- Interpret and challenge large‑scale system test evidence (e.g., BS 8414 with BR 135 classification) and component certification; advise on suitability, substitutions, and equivalence.
- Specify active and passive fire protection systems (e.g., detection and alarm, sprinklers/watermist/clean agent systems, fire stopping, cavity barriers, structural protection); coordinate with MEP and architectural details.
- Act as an integral interface between client, design team, contractors and approving authorities to achieve successful technical and commercial outcomes.
- Promote Thomas & Adamson through thought leadership (briefings, articles, conference speaking) and participation in standards/industry networks.
- Provide construction stage support: design checks, site inspections, technical queries, witnessing/validation of fire safety systems, and review of O&M/Record information for handover.
- Lead quality reviews and sign‑off of deliverables; maintain discipline standards, templates, and guidance notes.
- Prepare third‑party reviews/design verifications; develop retrospective strategies for occupied buildings; support remedial design for façade/cladding, compartmentation and fire stopping.
- Translating complex technical issues into practical, implementable, and value‑for‑money solutions.
- Lead the development of proportionate fire strategies for new build and refurbishment projects (e.g., BS9999, BS9991, Approved Document B), including performance‑based approaches where appropriate.
- Establish project‑specific compliance plans and evidence trails (e.g., BIM aligned), ensuring auditable golden‑thread documentation.
- Foster a collaborative, supportive culture across disciplines and offices; model exemplary behaviours.
- Produce and review fire strategies, compartmentation layouts, means of escape and evacuation analyses, smoke control concepts, structural fire resistance requirements, and fire service access provisions.
- Champion Health, Safety & Wellbeing and drive a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
- Protect client and Thomas & Adamson interests by proactively identifying risks, advising on mitigation measures, and communicating clearly and professionally.
- Plan and oversee intrusive surveys/openings; prepare opening schedules, photographic evidence requirements, and remediation verification plans.
- Plan and deliver project scopes, budgets, and programmes; manage risk, change, and quality through the lifecycle.
- Provide construction‑stage assurance: review installers’ method statements, Inspection & Test Plans, and QA records; witness critical stages; maintain a digital evidence trail to support the golden‑thread objectives.
- Update fire strategies and handover information to reflect as‑built façades; prepare client packs to support funder/insurer/lender processes (e.g., EWS1 liaison where applicable).
- Lead fire risk appraisal of external walls (FRAEW) and retrospective strategy development for existing buildings, applying current guidance (e.g., PAS 9980 methodology) and local Building Regulations/Technical Handbooks.
- Coordinate façade fire performance with structural and MEP requirements; align with relevant guidance, BS/EN standards (including smoke/heat release considerations), and insurer requirements.
- Shape and lead cladding remediation propositions (portfolio programmes and single‑asset schemes), including diagnostic surveys, options appraisal, cost/risk trade‑offs, procurement advice, and funder/insurer/authority engagement.
- Coach and mentor junior colleagues; support routes to professional registration, and project responsibilities commensurate with competence.
What you bring
external wall appraisal
uk codes & standards
multi-disciplinary coordination
bim/cde
modelling tools
facade remediation
- Working knowledge of external wall appraisal and remediation frameworks (e.g., FRAEW per PAS 9980), BS 8414/BR 135 interpretation, CWCT guidance, and lender/insurer information needs (e.g., EWS1 liaison).
- Strong knowledge of UK codes and standards (e.g., ADB/Scottish Handbooks, BS 9999, BS 9991, BS/EN suites) and familiarity with international frameworks (e.g., NFPA, IBC) where relevant to client/insurer requirements.
- Evidence of leading multi‑disciplinary coordination and managing delivery to time, cost, and quality.
- Knowledge of BIM/CDE workflows (e.g., model review, data drops, assurance sign‑offs) and digital QA tools.
- Experience with analysis/modelling tools and methods (e.g., evacuation modelling; familiarity with CFD workflows and limitations; ability to commission, interpret and challenge specialist studies).
- Experience in façade/fire remediation, compartmentation surveys, and golden‑thread/Building Safety evidence requirements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of authoring clear technical reports and presenting to clients and authorities.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for site/client engagements.
- Degree in Fire Engineering with substantial consultancy experience.
- Chartered Consultant(CEng) with IFE (or working toward Chartership) and/or relevant professional memberships/accreditations.
- Business development exposure, bid writing, and fee scoping.
- Demonstrable proficiency in developing fire strategies, means of escape design, smoke control principles, structural fire resistance requirements, and fire service access.
- Peer review advice.
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Company
Overview
€2.164B Revenue
Annual Income
Generated in 2024, reflecting its robust global engineering operations.
€77M Net Income
Profit Margin
Earnings in 2024 showcasing strong financial performance.
100+ Countries
Global Presence
Operates and delivers projects across numerous international locations.
Top 10 Globally
Transportation Engineering
Recognized for excellence in transportation engineering solutions worldwide.
- Evolved from transport infrastructure roots into a global engineering powerhouse.
- Typical projects span airport management, metro systems, highway operations, smart city networks, and signaling schemes.
- Delivers end‑to‑end services: architecture, engineering, construction, and operations.
- Among its standout ventures: managing 17 airports worldwide and operating advanced drone‑detection systems in airspace.
- A creative company: innovating to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
- A people‑first company: focused on developing career paths and skills.
- A responsible company: ethically committed to its stakeholders, civil society and the environment.
- Responsibility is a cornerstone…committed to promoting sustainable development and ethical practices, taking into account the long‑term impact of our projects on society and the environment.
- Empowering a diverse workforce.
- People‑first, always.” (nurturing managerial culture, continuously developing skills, giving everyone the opportunity to reach their full potential, protecting health, safety and wellbeing)
30% reduction
Urban Heat Island Effect
Achieved a significant reduction in urban heat island effect through strategic design interventions.
50% decrease
Embodied Carbon
Reduced embodied carbon by 50% using innovative materials and construction methods.
Tripling of green space
Urban Greenery Expansion
Significantly increased green spaces through early design decisions in project planning.
90% of employees
Eco-Design Training Target
Aiming to train 90% of employees in eco-design principles to integrate sustainability into all projects by 2030.
- Committed to carbon neutrality by 2050.
- Net-zero decarbonisation targets validated by the Science-Based Targets Initiative in December 2024.
- Signed up to SBTi in November 2023, with targets to halve emissions by 2030 and reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
- Expertise across sustainable development, eco-design, carbon mitigation & sequestration, biodiversity protection, circular economy, pollution control, waste and contaminated-site management.
- UN Global Compact participant since 2011 with a Net-Zero approved target.
- Diversity & Inclusion policy structured around three pillars: diversity, inclusion, and equality.
- Strong leadership and support ensure a level playing field, with a particular focus on gender equality.
- CSR emphasizes equality and diversity backed by constructive social dialogue.
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