Fire Engineering Technical Director

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom SOCOTEC UK Limited Full time
Technical Director - Fire Engineering

SOCOTEC UK Limited is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Director to lead our Fire Engineering team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the technical excellence and delivery of Fire Engineering services.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing innovative solutions to enhance safety and resilience in the realm of Fire Engineering. You will work closely with our team to create advancements in Fire Safety Engineering that have a tangible impact on the protection of lives and properties.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide high-quality fire engineering services to our customers, including third-party reviews and design verification.
  • Have a clear understanding of fire safety issues and provide well-supported fire engineered solutions through the selection of appropriate methods and tools.
  • Be familiar with relevant legislation and design guidance, such as Approved Document B (ADB), BS 9999, BS 9991, and BS 7974.
  • Work reliably, professionally, and effectively with others, manage time effectively, and operate within the limits of competency.
  • Provide support, supervision, training, mentoring, and guidance to staff within their remit of control.
  • Help drive the technical development of the fire engineering team, working in cooperation with other senior engineers.
  • Ensure SOCOTEC systems and policies are followed and assist with the development and continued improvement of these.
  • Maintain and manage strong client relationships and identify business development opportunities.
  • Manage external collaborators working on SOCOTEC projects.
  • Contribute to sustainable development and the evolution of the fire engineering discipline.
  • Contribute to the development of the company to enhance its reputation by attending or organizing conferences, panels, seminars, CPD sessions.
  • Undertake other duties within the competence of the post holder, as may be reasonably required from time to time.
  • Discharge professional duties with honesty, integrity, impartiality, and objectivity.
  • Assist the Director of Fire Engineering in making strategic decisions.
  • Contribute to and work within the allocated budget agreed with directors.
  • In conjunction with senior staff, be aware of all fee quotes issued, communicate regularly with all persons responsible, and facilitate delegation where necessary.
  • Give external training and technical presentations to clients, students, and other members of the industry.
  • Manage profits and losses for a business unit.
  • Be aware of the financial performance of the office and take responsibility for meeting targets.
  • Manage a team of fire engineers and carry out regular reviews.
Requirements:
  • A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering (mechanical, structural, civil, or similar field).
  • A postgraduate fire engineering qualification (certificate, diploma, masters, or PHD).
  • Full membership with the IFE (Institution of Fire Engineers).
  • Chartership (CEng) with the IFE.
  • At least eight years' experience in fire safety engineering, preferably in the UK.
  • Strong knowledge of CFD modelling and smoke control management.
  • Self-motivated, able to prioritize, and work on own initiative, as well as following instructions and working as part of a team.
  • Numerate, and organized with attention to detail.
  • Professional appearance and behavior.
  • Flexible and adaptable to meet customer needs and changing priorities.
  • Reliable, punctual, honest, and trustworthy.
Desirable:
  • Excellent computer skills, particularly with regards to Microsoft Word/Outlook and Bluebeam.
  • Strong experience in structural fire engineering, or external wall system testing, or design and operation of healthcare facilities.

SOCOTEC UK Limited is committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all our business operations.



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