Lead Fire Protection Engineer Job at United Kingdom Full Time

Fire Safety Technical Specialist£60,000 – £70,000 + Car Allowance / Company Car, 17/5% bonusRemote (UK-wide travel)We are working with a highly established UK insurance-led risk management and health & safety consultancy provider with a national footprint and a diverse client base across commercial, manufacturing, agricultural, heritage, residential and mixed-use environments. The business is looking to appoint a Fire Safety Technical Specialist to provide technical leadership across its fire safety consultancy function and support the continued development of its national offering.This is a senior technical role sitting at the heart of a consultancy team of around 65 Health & Safety Consultants, acting as the escalation point for complex fire-related matters while also providing hands-on technical guidance to both consultants and clients. The successful individual will support client meetings, advise on complex fire safety challenges, and help deliver practical, commercially focused solutions across a wide range of property types and risk environments.Alongside client-facing responsibilities, the role plays a key part in shaping technical standards and improving consistency across the consultancy function. This includes mentoring consultants, supporting training and competency development.The RoleProvide technical fire safety expertise and act as the escalation point for complex fire-related queries across the consultancy team.Support client meetings and provide practical, commercially focused fire safety advice across a diverse range of property types and sectors.Review, support and improve fire risk assessment quality and consistency across the consultancy function.Mentor and develop Health & Safety Consultants to improve fire safety knowledge and competence.Contribute to the development of technical standards, frameworks and best practice guidance.Support training delivery and competency development across the wider team.About You:Strong background in fire safety management and fire risk assessment within consultancy or a multi-site environment.Proven experience completing complex fire risk assessments across varied property types and risk profiles.Strong understanding of fire safety legislation, guidance and industry standards.Experience mentoring, coaching or developing other consultants or technical staff.Confident operating as a technical authority and escalation point for fire safety matters.Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Level 4 Fire Safety qualification or equivalent (or higher) required; membership of IFSM/IFE advantageous.