Expression of Interest - Senior Principal Fire Engineer
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Senior / Principal Fire Engineer
Location: London, Scotland, Manchester, Warwick
Summary
We are looking for a talented and ambitious Fire Engineering specialist to join our rapidly growing, dynamic multi-disciplinary consultancy. This is an excellent time to join the company in a pivotal role developing the fire engineering capability from its inception.
Working across a variety of sectors we envisage you will carry out detailed fire engineering design and analysis, fire hazard identification and fire risk assessment, smoke control design, all while developing compliant fire strategies. It is therefore imperative that you have a proven track record of project delivery, together with notable projects across a variety of sectors.
Client care and repeat business are intrinsic to the role you will work under the direction of the Head of Department to exceed client expectations.
A prerequisite to the role is experience in developing, recruiting and leading a team of people. We are looking for an exceptional individual who can shape and develop the Fire Engineering offering for the company.
Key Objectives
Delivery of fire consultancy, fire strategies and design reviews for new construction projects and refurbishments
In conjunction with the Head of Department, develop the fire engineering offering for the company
Provide technical advice on fire related subjects / latest legislation to the multi-disciplinary teams across the UK offices. Occasional International projects may arise
Principal Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Authoring Fire Strategies including balance recommendation of passive and active provisions to achieve compliant and safe solution
To undertake fire safety design on projects across a variety of sectors with an excellent understanding of regulatory requirements and relevant standards
Responsible for assisting in the delivery of project to meet budget, timeframe and quality targets, meeting or exceeding client expectations
Maintain good relationships with Client’s key representatives
Undertake design checks and reviews in accordance with company procedures
Raise / promote the level of technical excellence relating to fire engineering within the company
Delivery of fire management audits of client properties by reviewing evidence which demonstrates compliance
Assisting in the development of further fire related opportunities through technical articles and internal promotion of the Fire Engineering discipline
Keep informed of design trends, competitor innovation and advance in techniques
Qualifications and Training
Qualified to degree level in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering or similar (Accredited by the Institution of Fire Engineers) with relevant experience
Recognised professional membership of Fire Engineering Institution
Eligible to pass criteria for security clearance and airside pass applications
Full UK Driving Licence
Technical Skills and Experience
Extensive fire safety design experience in a design consultancy environment
Educated to degree level in a related discipline, you have gained relevant experience in Fire Engineering design (i.e. smoke control calculations, CFAST zone modelling, field modelling and evacuation modelling etc), and have proven your technical understanding in relevant design software
Experience of delivering fire engineering solutions in the following sectors is an advantage: Life sciences & manufacturing, Aviation, Defence, Nuclear, Power, Public Sector and Rail
Excellent understanding of the legislations and British Standards including Building Regulations, BS EN 9999, BS 5839, BS 5306, BS 8644, BS EN 12845, BN, EN, ASTM and ISO standards etc
Strong communication skills – ability to communicate professionally with all levels of stakeholders including building owners, architects, code officials, contractors and sub‑contractors
Be a competent user of office IT and fire safety design tools
Stakeholder management skills and a can‑do attitude
Able to make decisions, act on own initiative and operate in proactive way
Capable of working under pressure and on several projects simultaneously
Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment and bring value from assimilated wider knowledge of other disciplines
Able to understand and express technical concepts in written and verbal language
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Professional Services and Fire Protection
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- Location:
- England, United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime