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About the Role

This is a new role and the first dedicated Fire Engineering role at Egis UK. You will be the founding specialist for this service line – shaping the offer, delivering projects, and building the team and capability over time. It is an excellent and exciting opportunity to establish and grow a fire consultancy in a rapidly expanding market, working hand‑in‑hand with our Project Management, Building Surveying, Cost Management and Principal Designer teams. You will also be able to draw on the expertise and global reach of our parent company, Egis. The role combines hands‑on technical delivery with practice leadership: setting standards, mentoring colleagues, developing client relationships and propositions, and creating a resilient, high‑performing fire consultancy service.

Responsibilities

Act as an integral interface between client, design team, contractors and approving authorities to achieve successful technical and commercial outcomes.
Lead the development of proportionate fire strategies for new build and refurbishment projects, including performance‑based approaches.
Plan and deliver project scopes, budgets, and programmes; manage risk, change, and quality through the lifecycle.
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.
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.
Undertake and/or interpret modelling and calculations and document engineering judgements and assumptions clearly.
Specify active and passive fire protection systems; coordinate with MEP and architectural details.
Prepare third‑party reviews/design verifications; develop retrospective strategies for occupied buildings; support remedial design for façade/cladding, compartmentation and fire stopping.
Establish project‑specific compliance plans and evidence trails, ensuring auditable golden‑thread documentation.
Lead quality reviews and sign‑off of deliverables; maintain discipline standards, templates, and guidance notes.
Lead fire risk appraisal of external walls and retrospective strategy development for existing buildings.
Diagnose external wall system risks and define proportionate remediation strategies aligned with performance objectives.
Develop or review remediation details.
Coordinate façade fire performance with structural and MEP requirements.
Interpret and challenge large‑scale system test evidence and component certification; advise on suitability, substitutions, and equivalence.
Plan and oversee intrusive surveys/openings; prepare opening schedules, photographic evidence requirements, and remediation verification plans.
Provide construction‑stage assurance: review installers’ method statements, Inspection & Test Plans, and QA records; witness critical stages; maintain a digital evidence trail.
Update fire strategies and handover information to reflect as‑built façades; prepare client packs to support funder/insurer/lender processes.
Build and sustain client relationships; identify opportunities, contribute to bids/fees, and present technical solutions.
Support service line growth: recruitment, mentoring, CPD planning, and technical training for the wider business.
Promote Thomas & Adamson through thought leadership and participation in standards/industry networks.
Champion Health, Safety & Wellbeing and drive a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
Shape and lead cladding remediation propositions, including diagnostic surveys, options appraisal, cost/risk trade‑offs, procurement advice, and funder/insurer/authority engagement.
Ensure all activities align with relevant UK legislation, standards, and guidance and client governance processes.
Protect client and Egis interests by proactively identifying risks, advising on mitigation measures, and communicating clearly and professionally.
Represent Egis in line with our values; ensure accurate records, timely reporting, and robust change control.
Building strong, professional relationships founded on trust, integrity, and reliability.
Communicating clearly and concisely with clients and stakeholders regarding information needs, decisions, risks, and residual obligations.
Translating complex technical issues into practical, implementable, and value‑for‑money solutions.
Allocate resources effectively, balancing workload, deadlines, and staff development goals.
Coach and mentor junior colleagues; support routes to professional registration, and project responsibilities commensurate with competence.
Foster a collaborative, supportive culture across disciplines and offices; model exemplary behaviours.

Requirements

Degree in a Fire related subject with substantial consultancy experience.
Strong knowledge of UK codes and standards and familiarity with international frameworks where relevant to client/insurer requirements.
Demonstrable proficiency in developing fire strategies, means of escape design, smoke control principles, structural fire resistance requirements, and fire service access.
Experience with analysis/modelling tools and methods.
Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of authoring clear technical reports and presenting to clients and authorities.
Evidence of leading multi‑disciplinary coordination and managing delivery to time, cost, and quality.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for site/client engagements.
Chartered Consultant (CEng) with IFE (or working toward Chartership) and/or relevant professional memberships/accreditations.
Experience in façade/fire remediation, compartmentation surveys, and golden‑thread/Building Safety evidence requirements.
Working knowledge of external wall appraisal and remediation frameworks, BS 8414/BR 135 interpretation, CWCT guidance, and lender/insurer information needs.
Peer review advice.
Technical support on feasibility studies and project support.
Knowledge of BIM/CDE workflows and digital QA tools.
Business development exposure, bid writing, and fee scoping.
Pragmatic, client‑focused Fire Consultant who combines technical rigour with clear communication and collaborative teamwork.
Proactive, organised, and attentive to detail; confident when required, supportive by default, and motivated to mentor others.
Uphold discretion, integrity, and accountability, and take pride in delivering safe, compliant, and elegant Fire solutions that stand up to scrutiny.

Skills

Fire Engineering
Project Management
Cost Management
Building Surveying
Construction Safety
Fire Strategies
Performance-based approaches
Risk Management
Change Management
Quality Management
Fire Risk Appraisal
Façade Remediation
Compartmentation
Fire Stopping
Building Regulations
BS/EN Standards
NFPA
IBC
Modelling and Calculations
Evacuation Modelling
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Active and Passive Fire Protection Systems
Third-party Reviews
Design Verifications
Retrospective Strategies
Golden-thread Documentation
BIM
Client Relationship Management
Business Development
Thought Leadership
Health, Safety & Wellbeing
Continuous Improvement
Knowledge Sharing
Cladding Remediation
PAS 9980
BS 8414
BR 135
CWCT
EWS1 Liaison
Digital QA Tools
Bid Writing
Fee Scoping
Technical Rigour
Clear Communication
Collaborative Teamwork
Organisational Skills
Attention to Detail
Mentoring

Location

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior
Director

Education Level

Degree in a Fire related subject
Chartered Consultant (CEng) with IFE

About the Company

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm.
We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient development.
Our 22,000 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients.
Our award-winning Buildings Advisory unit at Egis UK (previously Thomas & Adamson International Ltd) specialise in project management, cost management, building surveying and construction safety services.
On recently joining the Egis Group, T&A had been supporting and leading organisations through the challenges of procuring, delivering and operating their built assets across the UK for over 90 years.
The personalised nature of their expertise and advice gives our clients what they really want - greater confidence, more time and increased return on investment.

Equal Opportunity

Egis is an equal opportunities employer who recognises the value of having a diverse workforce.
Your application will be assessed based purely on your skills and experience, the stated essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role.