Associate Director Fire Engineer

Join to apply for the Associate Director Fire Engineer role at RSK Group. This full‑time/permanent position prefers candidates based in London but is open to nationwide applications. Overview The Keegans Group are looking for an Associate Director Fire Engineer within the Compliance and Safety Team. This role provides fire safety support and advice, and assists in the delivery of appropriate fire safety guidance. It reports to the Director of Compliance and Safety and will collaborate with other members of the C&S Division. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior. Employment type: Full‑time. Responsibilities Attending and supporting project meetings and workshops with internal and external stakeholders – assisting in providing fire safety guidance and recommendations. Reviewing design information, including drawings, stage reports and specifications, and providing fire safety related comments and advice. Preparing and issuing technical reports and guidance notes related to fire safety issues which may impact our projects or the services we provide to clients. Carrying out and assisting research into the fire safety implications of new technologies, materials, approaches, and changing regulation. Providing support and guidance in relation to the completed research. Carrying out and assisting qualitative and/or quantitative risk assessments and presenting to stakeholders to enable informed decision‑making. Cultivating, understanding, and maintaining a trusted internal network across the organisation. Generating fire safety strategy reports for projects for new and existing buildings. Undertaking reviews and peer review of External Walls to PAS 9980 guidance. Assisting in the updating and maintaining of internal best‑practice guidance and documentation. Assisting in generating proposals, as required, for design or research services. Preparing general technical guidance notes in relation to Fire Safety to support other members of the group in providing code‑compliant designs. Presenting at Group Knowledge Café’s or CPD sessions. Managing project records using the Deltek project management system, including management of agreed fees and forecasting of fee income for own projects. Prepare and issue fee invoicing. Ensuring contracts are in place for instructed work with clients and subconsultants. Managing and developing a team of Senior and Fire Engineers including line‑management responsibility, undertaking personal development reviews and appraisals, and one‑to‑one meetings. Lead weekly team meetings identifying and managing resource needs, including identifying recruitment needs. Qualifications and Experience Relevant Degree or Master’s Degree in construction or engineering such as Surveying, Fire Safety Engineering, etc. Professional membership with the RICS, CABE or IFE/IFSM. Significant years’ experience in fire engineering or a related discipline; desirable experience in façade fire engineering. Experience with BIM, AutoCAD or similar for design and design reviews. CFD‑based modelling, quantitative probabilistic/reliability analysis. Experience with the use of FDS or similar to carry out data analysis, automation, and/or model development. Worked with and experience of regulatory and guidance frameworks including Building Regulations, the Fire Safety Act, Building Safety Act, BS 9991 and 9999, etc. Managing your own workload, tasks, and time to meet agreed deadlines. Where applicable, assisting the Director of Safety and Compliance. Chartered or Incorporated Engineer registration of the Engineering Council with the IFE. Company RSK is a global leader in sustainable solutions focusing on environmental, engineering, and technical services. Working together, we address societal challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, offering integrated solutions across sectors such as water, energy, food, infrastructure, cities, mining, and waste management. Inclusion We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities. Application To apply, please submit your application through the RSK Group careers page. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr