Associate Director Building Surveyor (Fire Specialist)

Reference: 4828110Job ID: 5414607Posted: 2026-09-14Closing date: 2026-10-04Location: BristolSalary: Up to 85,000 (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full time / Flexible workingIndustry: Property & Real Estate / Property and SurveyingCompany: HaysConsultant: Jonny WarmanHays office: Bristol — 2nd Floor, 3 Temple Quay, Temple Back EastPhone: 0117 374 6310Email: View email address on click.appcast.io the OpportunityOne of the most interesting roles in the region, going beyond delivery, this role combines surveying, leadership and fire safety. It is a chance to take ownership of a specialism and shape the team around you.A leading multidisciplinary consultancy are looking for an Associate Director-level Fire Specialist to lead their fire and building safety consultancy work across the South West and Wales. The role gives someone the platform to build a regional presence, develop key client relationships and help establish a recognised Centre of Excellence in this space.You would be working within an established Building Surveying practice, but with a clear brief to grow the fire safety consultancy side of the business. The client base is strong, with work across healthcare, education, residential, defence, commercial, infrastructure and public sector portfolios.There is a real balance of technical authority, commercial input and long-term ownership. You would still be close to complex fire safety work, but with the senior backing, investment and wider national network needed to build something properly.Responsibilities of the RoleThis is a senior role with a fantastic blend of technical delivery, client development, team building and commercial ownership. Responsibilities are likely to include:Leading the regional fire safety consultancy offer across the South West and WalesActing as technical lead on fire safety, building compliance and remediation workAdvising on fire legislation, Building Regulations, passive fire protection, compartmentation and Building Safety Act complianceDeveloping client relationships, securing new opportunities and leading bids or tendersSupporting major clients across a range of public and private sector portfoliosBuilding, mentoring and developing a specialist fire and building safety teamOverseeing quality, governance, financial performance and resource planningAbout YouThis will suit someone who knows the fire safety consultancy market well and is ready for a role with more ownership, visibility and influence. You will ideally bring:Strong fire safety consultancy experience and technical knowledgeDetailed understanding of fire risk, compliance, Building Regulations and fire safety legislationConfidence leading complex projects, managing clients and helping grow revenueCommercial awareness, leadership experience and strong project management skillsRelevant degree and recognised accreditation or chartership, such as MRICS, MIFSM or IFELevel 4 Fire Risk Assessor qualification and a full UK driving licenceBuilding Safety Act, Principal Designer, fire remediation, framework management, NEBOSH or IOSH experience would all be usefulWhat's on Offer?The role gives you a chance to put your stamp on a specialist regional department. There is backing, investment and a strong client base already there, with plenty of room to shape the direction. The package includes:Up to 85,000 and substantial employee rewardsHybrid working and flexible holiday allowancesTailored health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefitsOngoing senior-level development and access to a wider national fire safety networkA proper platform to build a recognised fire and building safety consultancy offer across the regionReady? If you are already established in fire safety consultancy but feel the next move needs to offer more ownership, more influence and a genuine chance to build something, this is worth exploring. You would be joining a major multidisciplinary consultancy with strong backing, varied clients and a clear appetite to grow this service line across the South West and Wales. For the right person, it is a real chance to shape the market. If this sounds like the kind of move you would like to discuss, let’s talk. #4828110 - Jonny Warman