Technical Director - Fire Engineering

Technical Director – Fire Engineering WSP is looking for an experienced Technical Director in Fire Engineering to lead projects across the UK & Ireland. Responsibilities As a Technical Director you will work on a variety of projects simultaneously – from university campuses in Scotland to high‑rise residential towers in London – delivering innovative architectural designs without compromising fire safety. You will review design information, liaise with other WSP disciplines such as Facades, Acoustics and Structures, present designs to local authorities and the Fire Service, and advise the design team on safety‑enhancing changes. All projects will involve guidance on software packages, fire standards, team briefings, client updates, and a supportive professional development programme that may include social events. Qualifications We look for candidates with the following: Degree (BSc, BEng, MSc, MEng) in Fire, Structural, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Extensive experience within the fire engineering consulting industry. Willingness to be based from any of our UK major offices. Our bespoke programme will support you towards professional registration via IFE and other organisations, and will provide training in: Technical report writing Team specific technical skills Project management (introduction and advanced) Influential communications Commercial concepts Collaborative team challenge Continuous Improvement Equal Opportunity We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Information Technology Industries: Professional Services #J-18808-Ljbffr