Associate Director - Building Surveying (Fire)

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy is looking for an experienced Associate Director - Building Surveying (Fire Specialist) to join their team across the**** South-West & Wales region, with offices in Bristol, Cardiff, or Exeter.

This is a career-defining leadership opportunity to shape and grow a specialist fire consultancy offering across the region, combining hands-on technical leadership with business development and client engagement across healthcare, education, residential, defence, commercial, infrastructure, and public sector portfolios.

Responsibilities for Associate Director - Building Surveying (Fire Specialist):

• Lead and grow the fire safety consultancy service across South-West & Wales, acting as regional technical lead
• 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, and leading bids and tenders
• Act as trusted adviser to key clients across multiple sectors
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing fire safety team
• Oversee project delivery, governance, quality, financial performance, and resource management
• Contribute to regional business planning and growth targets

Essential Requirements for Associate Director - Building Surveying (Fire Specialist):

• Strong fire safety consultancy experience with technical knowledge of fire risk, compliance, and fire safety legislation
• Proven ability to lead complex projects, manage clients, and drive business growth
• Relevant degree with industry recognised accreditation such as MRICS, MIFSM, or IFE
• Level 4 Fire Risk Assessor qualification
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

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