Head of Fire Engineering, Gibraltar (GIB)

This is a rare and challenging opportunity for a talented Senior / Principal / Associate level Fire Engineer to join Gibraltar’s leading building services consultancy as their new Head of Fire Engineering.

The company was established over 20 years ago in Gibraltar and have become the largest building services consultancy in the area, highly experienced in working in conjunction with local architects and other consultants to British and internationally recognised standards. They are now ready to expand their offerings within the building safety and fire engineering space - and that’s where you come in….

The new Fire Engineering service will work closely with their existing M&E / sustainability services, to deliver comprehensive, interdisciplinary solutions. If you are an experienced, passionate and entrepreneurial individual, you will have the chance to play a key role in the next phase of the company’s journey and take your career to the next level.

What’s in it for you?

✅ Opportunity to set up a new division at a unique location and work on projects in a diverse range of sectors (including residential, commercial, leisure, defence, mixed-use)

✅ Salary: negotiable depending on experience

✅ Generous bonus (typically twice a year)

✅ 32 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

✅ Relocation support if you don’t live in the area (one-way flight to GIB or nearby, rent subsidy up to 6 months to help you settle may also be offered)

✅ 300+ days of sunshine every year and a Mediterranean lifestyle 😎

The role

Your key duty will be to provide technical fire engineering advice on a range of building types at design, construction and in occupation phases.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Take a lead role in developing and growing the firm’s fire engineering capability

• Engage in business development activities to expand our client base

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships

• Fire impact and optimisation analysis

• Design and specification of fire protection systems

• Produce fire strategy documents and fire safety management plans for new and existing buildings

• Advise on fire safety measures at design and construction stages

• Provide technical advice on safe building occupancy levels, fire evacuation plans etc.

• Visit project/construction sites to advise on the installation or implementation of the designs

• Provide strategic industry insights and leadership

Key skills and experience required:

• A degree or professional diploma in fire engineering, fire safety engineering or equivalent

• At least 5 years post-graduate work experience in a fire engineering consultancy role

• Excellent understanding of UK fire safety legislation and standards

• Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers or Institute for Fire Safety Managers - desirable

• Significant experience of implementing fire engineering solutions in a range of settings

• Excellent knowledge of the current and emerging fire safety legislation framework

• Possess excellent report writing and communication skills - be collaborative, creative and engaging

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and growth

Could this be the next chapter of your career??

Please send your CV to hello@talentman.uk - we look forward to hearing from you!

Note: we can only consider applications from EU or UK citizens who do not require a visa/permit to work in Gibraltar.