Fire Research Consultant

Are you interested in Fire Engineering? This could be your opportunity to excel as a Fire Research Consultant, as well as playing a vital role in helping our business succeed.

As our company grows and develops, we are ever expanding our teams. We have a great opportunity for a dedicated Fire Research Consultant to join our Building & Real Estate Division and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride.

We're looking for a proactive, flexible and reliable Fire Engineer to join our London office, with experience in a similar role and who possesses a recognised fire safety engineering qualification. Working across a variety of projects both autonomously and as part of a wider team, it is key that you are able to work efficiently as part of a team, as well as independently.

The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to)

• Develop fire safety strategies and construction guidance for buildings and infrastructure projects
• Conduct external wall system fire safety assessments
• Perform technical engineering analysis including CFD modelling and structural fire engineering
• Undertake construction stage site visits and advisory support
• Provide expert fire safety consultation and advice
• Prepare fee proposals and client correspondence
• Maintain regular client liaison and relationship management

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate

• A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering (mechanical, structural, civil, or a similar field)
• Involvement and recognition with a professional body
• Proven background in fire safety and a good understanding of fire-engineered solutions
• At least two years' experience in fire safety engineering
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills

About Fire Engineering
Our Fire Engineering team focus on providing an award-winning, flexible and forward-thinking approach, as well as a high level of technical capability. We deliver cost-effective, practical solutions to our clients for the full range of fire safety problems. Both on site and in the office, nationally and internationally, we cater to the needs of any project with regards to assisting with emerging risks and designing solutions to combat them. In addition to Fire Engineering, our Building & Real Estate division provides many other important services including Health & Safety Consultancy, Structural Engineering, and Building Control services.

What's in it for you?

We can offer you a wide range of benefits including 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more, an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes, and enhanced company pension. We also offer flexible working arrangements with the possibility of working from various SOCOTEC offices, encouragement to pursue studies, and CPD coordination and Accreditation support.
SOCOTEC UK are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.
Why SOCOTEC?

Here at SOCOTEC UK, we have over 2,000 colleagues across our divisions delivering world-class services to our customers. We provide an unrivalled range of testing, inspection, and certification services throughout the UK, and we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. As a Fire Research Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in providing these services.

We offer transversal career pathways as well as linear pathways, and we will support you in attaining a portfolio career in one place. Not to mention the possibility of working locally, nationally, or globally, in the office or remotely. We are committed to your personal and professional development, and you will be supported in every step of your journey with us. #YouGrowWeGrow

Think you've got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

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