Technical Director - Fire EngineeringIn response to the expansion of our Fire Engineering team, we are seeking a Technical Director (Fire Engineering) to lead the review of all fire strategy reports, playing an integral part to our internal quality control process. This role is pivotal in ensuring the technical excellence and delivery of Fire Engineering services within our organisation.In the realm of Fire Engineering, you will be at the forefront of developing innovative solutions to enhance safety and resilience. We are dedicated to creating advancements in Fire Safety Engineering that have a tangible impact on the protection of lives and properties.Provide continuous high quality fire engineering services to our customers, including but not limited to Third party reviews and design verificationHave a clear understanding of fire safety issues and provide well supported fire engineered solutions through the selection of appropriate methods and toolsWork within a team environment and be able to instruct (graduate) fire engineers and support staff in their work as well as to provide support to directors and associates, when requiredProvide support, supervision, training, mentoring and guidance to staff within their remit of control (i.e. Graduate Fire Engineer)Help to drive the technical development of the Fire Engineering team, working in cooperation with other Senior EngineersEnsure SOCOTEC systems and policies are followed and assist with the development and continued improvement of the these (e.g. internal procedures, templates, or similar)Ensure that records are maintained to determine that the company’s Quality Procedures, service levels and contractual requirements are being metMaintain and manage strong client relationships and identify business development opportunitiesManage external collaborators working on SOCOTEC projectsContribute to sustainable development and the evolution of the fire engineering disciplineAssist Director of Fire Engineering in making strategic decisionsGive external training and technical presentation to clients, students and other members of the industryManage profits and losses for a business unitBe aware of the financial performance of the office and take responsibility for meeting targetsManage a team of fire engineers and carry out regular reviewsA bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (mechanical, structural, civil or similar field)A postgraduate fire engineering qualification (certificate, diploma, masters, or PHD)Have achieved full membership with the IFE (Institution of Fire Engineers)At least eight years’ experience in fire safety engineering, preferably in the UKTo be extremely passionate about fire safetyStrong knowledge of CFD modelling and smoke control managementFlexible and adaptable to meet customer needs and changing prioritiesExcellent computer skills, particularly with regards to Microsoft Word / Outlook and BluebeamStrong experience in structural fire engineering, or external wall system testing, or Design and operation of healthcare facilitiesBuilding a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do.