Senior Fire Safety Engineer

RPS, a Tetra Tech company is looking for a Senior Fire Safety Engineer .The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.The team are based at either the Warrington or West Cumbria office, however this role can be based at one of our various locations across the UK or home-based .About the Team The fire safety team are a thriving part of our overall RPS Risk team of 50 staff, operating with clients on projects throughout the UK.The fire team support major clients in the development of complex and bespoke fire engineering strategies.Your Impact: Join RPS, a Tetra Tech company to make a real difference.Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world.Discover your full potential- join us to grow your career while leaving a lasting legacy.What you will be doing: Conduct conventional fire engineering assessments and high-hazard scenario analysis and deliver fire safety strategies.Guide the design of high hazard buildings and assess risks of fire and its effects.Contribute to the delivery of technical fire engineering and safety projects.Facilitate fire hazard study workshops.Perform fire modelling and interpret the results.Evaluate prevention and protective measures required to limit the probability and consequence of fire.Understand the design, installation, maintenance requirements for fire detection, suppression and control philosophies.Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, clients and regulators.Understand the commercial impact of all decisions and recognise opportunities for business development.Be part of a fire engineering project team or technical lead when required and develop and mentor junior staff.Occasional travel to client sites throughout the UK and sometimes overseas.Who we are looking for: Proven track record for the technical delivery of fire engineering reports.Experience of working in an organisation delivering fire engineering projects (Consulting is desirable).Knowledge of UK regulations and standards (e.g.Approved Document B, BS 9999, BS 9991, PD 7974, etc.) and other regulatory regimes.Experienced in liaising with design teams, clients, local authorities, contractors and other third parties.Strong numeracy, high attention to detail when report writing and excellent time management skills.Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in Fire Engineering or other Engineering discipline.What is in it for you? We're proud to be an accredited training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes- to master's degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we provide learning and development for everyone.We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers.Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects.Embracing diverse ideas, perspectives, and thinking styles is at the heart of what we do.We need a mix of experiences and techniques to develop the ideas.We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone.You'll be joining a diverse community of experts and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.Why choose RPS, a Tetra Tech company: In 2023 RPS joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organisation.We design, and manage projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability.As part of Tetra Tech's strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world.By leveraging our global expertise, we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities.As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market-leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter.Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career.We're a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes.We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that's right for them.We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment.With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs- this is a workplace that works for you.About Tetra Tech: Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. xpwpeyx With over 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.LI-PK1 LI-REMOTE LI-HYBRID