Associate Director - Building Surveying (Fire Specialist)

Job Description

Overview

Take the lead in shaping the future as an ambitious fire safety professional to take a leading role in shaping and growing a specialist fire consultancy business across South-West & Wales. As an Associate Director – Building Surveying (Fire Specialist), you will have the platform to influence regional strategy, build and lead a high-performing team, and establish a recognised Centre of Excellence for Fire and Building Safety Consultancy.

Working within a growing and well-established Building Surveying practice, you will combine hands‑on technical leadership with business development and client engagement, supporting major clients across healthcare, education, residential, defence, commercial, infrastructure and public sector portfolios.

This role offers the chance to work on complex, high‑profile projects while leveraging the support of a wider national fire safety network, providing access to specialist expertise, peer review and knowledge sharing. With strong backing from the business and significant investment in growth, you will play a pivotal role in expanding the regional fire consultancy offering, strengthening strategic client relationships and driving long‑term business success.

If you are looking for a career‑defining leadership opportunity where you can make a lasting impact, grow a team and shape the future of fire and building safety consultancy in the region, this role offers an exceptional platform to do so.

Your role

• Lead and grow the fire safety consultancy service across South-West & Wales, acting as the regional technical lead for fire safety, building compliance and remediation projects.
• Deliver complex fire consultancy commissions and provide expert advice on fire legislation, Building Regulations, passive fire protection, compartmentation and Building Safety Act compliance.
• Drive business growth by developing client relationships, securing new opportunities, leading bids and tenders, and increasing regional revenue and market presence.
• Act as a trusted adviser to key clients across healthcare, education, residential, defence, commercial, infrastructure and public sector portfolios.
• Build, mentor and develop a high‑performing team, promoting technical excellence, collaboration and professional development.
• Oversee project delivery, governance, quality, financial performance and resource management, ensuring safe, efficient and profitable outcomes.
• Contribute to regional business planning, growth targets and the continued development of a market‑leading fire and building safety consultancy offering.

About you

• Strong fire safety consultancy experience and technical knowledge of fire risk, compliance, Building Regulations and fire safety legislation.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects, manage clients and drive business growth.
• Leadership, commercial and project management experience.
• Relevant degree, relevant industry recognised accreditation / chartership such as MRICS/MIFSM/IFE, Level 4 Fire Risk Assessor qualification and a full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Building Safety Act and Principal Designer experience.
• Fire remediation programme delivery and framework management experience.
• NEBOSH/IOSH or similar accreditation.

Key Competencies

• Technical fire safety expertise.
• Leadership and team development.
• Commercial and business development acumen.
• Strong client and stakeholder management.
• Effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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