Head of Design – Active & Passive Fire
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Head of Design – Active & Passive Fire | Build & Lead a National Function
This is not a typical Head of Design role.
We’re working with a growing contractor delivering complex projects across the built environment, now looking to appoint a Head of Design to take full ownership of their design capability across both Active and Passive Fire disciplines.
Following continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, the business is investing heavily in building a more structured, scalable design function — and this role will lead that from the ground up.
The Opportunity
This is a genuine blank canvas with national scope.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Building and leading a design team covering Active & Passive Fire
- Creating and implementing design processes, standards, and frameworks
- Managing and coordinating design across multiple internal workstreams
- Bringing together currently siloed design functions into one cohesive structure
- Overseeing design delivery from pre-construction through to project execution
- Working closely with commercial and operational teams to improve project outcomes
This is a strategic leadership role with real influence across the business.
About You
- Strong background in design management within construction or the built environment
- Experience overseeing complex, multi-discipline design (fire experience beneficial, not essential)
- Proven leadership experience — or a Senior Design Manager ready to step up
- Comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels
- Experience improving processes, systems, and team structures
Importantly: this role is not limited to fire specialists — candidates from a general construction design background will be considered.
Why This Role?
- Ownership of both Active & Passive Fire design across a growing business
- Opportunity to build a function from scratch
- Influence business-wide strategy and delivery
- Flexible location across regional offices
- Strong, secured pipeline of work
- Long-term progression and impact
If you’re looking for a role where you can take full ownership, unify multiple design disciplines, and build something meaningful — this is worth exploring.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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