A leading international engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Structural Fire Engineering Lead to drive and expand their Structural Fire Engineering Lead capability within the UK.

This opportunity for a Structural Fire Engineering Lead sits within a highly respected fire engineering team working on complex and architecturally ambitious developments across the built environment.

Working alongside multidisciplinary design teams, the Structural Fire Engineering Lead will play a critical role in delivering innovative structural fire strategies that support life safety, structural resilience and design ambitions.

The Structural Fire Engineering Lead's Role

• Leading the delivery of complex structural fire engineering projects across major developments* Working closely with structural engineers, architects and design teams to ensure life safety and optimise structural fire protection* Undertaking and supervising fire and heat transfer analysis followed by structural modelling at elevated temperatures* Using and reviewing structural fire engineering FEM software such as SAFIR, VULCAN or similar tools* Producing and reviewing performance-based structural fire engineering reports* Representing the consultancy at design meetings both internally and externally* Supporting business development activities and building strong client relationships* Mentoring engineers and strengthening the technical capability of the structural fire engineering team

The Structural Fire Engineering Lead

• Master's degree (or higher) in Structural Engineering or Structural Fire Engineering* Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership* Proven experience leading structural fire engineering teams within an engineering consultancy environment* Experience managing structural fire engineering projects and multidisciplinary collaboration* Strong knowledge of assessing structures at ambient and elevated temperatures* Experience undertaking and supervising fire and heat transfer analysis and structural modelling* Excellent communication, consultancy and stakeholder engagement skills* Confident leadership style with the ability to guide and support less experienced engineers

In Return?

• £80,000- £90,000
• Hybrid working* Pension contribution* Life assurance* 25 days' holiday + bank holidays* Professional membership support

This is a standout opportunity for a Structural Fire Engineering Lead to shape complex building projects, influence structural fire strategy and contribute to the continued growth of a leading engineering consultancy.

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