Associate Director - Fire Consultancy

At Bellrock, we harness technology to give our customers an experience that not only leaves them with advanced building systems. But with peace of mind. And we unlock that by being technology-led, but people-driven. So when you’re part of Bellrock, you’ll get everything you need to be your best at work - because our people are the heart of our business. And we’re all about helping them to shine.

As Associate Director of our fire engineering and consultancy team, you will act as the Service specialist, developing the team and Service offerings to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality fire safety advice.

Within role, you will be expected to lead delivery, development and growth of Fire Engineering and Consultancy Services, which includes the provision of fire strategies, fire engineering studies, PAS 9980 assessments and developing training packages and inputs.

Acting as a leader, you will uphold, encourage and ensure the company culture and behaviours are always displayed and adhered to within the Team and promote these across other teams.

The role is pivotal to the development of fire engineers and consultants, whilst ensuring the delivery of a professional, exceptional and technically competent service to clients.

How will you be the change?

We believe every role is essential to providing that peace of mind for our customers - whatever part of the business you’re in. Because every role plays a part in driving us further. And everyone can be the change. That’s how deliver value for our customers, and building systems that lead the way

And as an Associate Director - Fire Consultancy with Oakleaf, you’ll do it by…

• Working with the Head of Fire Consultancy to oversee the delivery of fire consultancy and engineering services, maintaining a high performing service and providing direction and support to Principle Consultants / Engineers.
• Support sustainable Service growth, statutory compliance and governance, client and staff retention, and development of our client base.
• Create, Develop and Improve reporting templates, survey methodologies and project management tasks.
• Determine resource requirements, ensure scheduling of workforce and reporting on performance, risks and opportunities to Divisional Leadership Team.
• Attend and contribute to the development through contribution and delivery of content at Fire Division CPD events.
• Support development of colleagues, where appropriate, so they have the skills and motivation to undertake their roles.

What does it take?

If you’re ready to be the energy that helps us build our business, share our success, and really own it as an Associate Director - Fire Consultancy, you’ll need…

• High degree of direction, self-reliance, assertiveness, and the ability to hit the ground running.
• Creates new and imaginative approaches to work related issues. Identifies fresh approaches and shows a willingness to question traditional assumptions.
• Personal motivation – commits self to work hard towards goals. Shows enthusiasm and willingness to improve.
• Good understanding of business risk and opportunities, whilst interpreting business needs and championing decisive action.
• Mentors and provides guidance to other fire safety professionals in supporting their development.
• Ability to challenge positively and debate confidently, based on qualifications, experience, expertise, knowledge, and personal attributes.
• Resolves difficult issues using appropriate conflict resolution techniques.
• Strong planning, communication, and people skills together with a “hands-on” approach. 
• Ability to influence diverse groups and engage both internally and externally.
• Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Good negotiation skills based on technical, commercial, and financial acumen.
• Passion and enthusiasm to succeed.
• Registered as a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer with the Engineering Council, through the IFE; or clearly demonstrate sufficient progress in the application process.
• Holds Masters degree or level 6 equivalent (fire safety related).
• Sound knowledge of Fire Consultancy services (fire safety strategies, fire engineering etc…) with a minimum of 10-years experience.