Technical Director - Fire Engineering

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At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

As a Technical Director, you’ll typically be working on a variety of projects at once from a University in Scotland to a high‑rise residential tower in London, with plenty of international projects. All with the same goal of enabling innovative architectural design without compromising on the fire safety of the building.

You’ll be reviewing design information, liaising with other WSP disciplines such as Facades, Acoustics and Structures, presenting designs to local authorities and the Fire Service, and helping to inform the design team about what changes could be made to increase the safety of the building.

In addition to the day‑to‑day role, we will assist the successful candidate toward professional registration via IFE and other professional organisations.

WSP offers a bespoke programme to support fire engineers' growth, including training in:

• Technical report writing
• Team‑specific technical skills
• Project management (introduction and advanced)
• Influential communication
• Commercial concepts
• Collaborative team challenge
• Continuous improvement

You will have a BSc (BEng) or MSc (MEng) in Fire, Structural, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent.

Extensive experience within the fire engineering consulting industry.

This role can be based from any of our UK major offices.

Work‑life balance: WSP offers a hybrid working policy allowing you to work from home two days a week, and opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging:
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences and encourage people to bring their whole authentic selves to work.

Health & Wellbeing:
Thrive programme, virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, menopause support package.

Flex your time: “WSP My Hour” allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up the time earlier or later.

We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and chartership.

Here at WSP 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.