Expression of Interest

Senior / Principal Fire EngineerLocation:London, Scotland, Manchester, WarwickSummaryWe 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 ensure client expectations are exceeded.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 refurbishmentsIn 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 arisePrincipal responsibilities and accountabilitiesAuthoring Fire Strategies including balance recommendation of passive and active provisions to achieve compliant and safe solutionTo undertake fire safety design on projects across a variety of sectors with an excellent understanding of regulatory requirements and relevant standardsResponsible for assisting in the delivery of project to meet budget, timeframe and quality targets, meeting or exceeding client expectationsMaintain good relationships with Client's key representativesUndertake design checks and reviews in accordance with company proceduresRaise / promote the level of technical excellence relating to fire engineering within the companyDelivery of fire management audits of client properties by reviewing evidence which demonstrates complianceAssisting in the development of further fire related opportunities through technical articles and internal promotion of the Fire Engineering disciplineKeep informed of design trends, competitor innovation and advance in techniquesQualifications and trainingQualified to degree level in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering or similar (Accredited by the Institution of Fire Engineers) with relevant experienceRecognised professional membership of Fire Engineering InstitutionEligible to pass criteria for security clearance and airside pass applicationsFull UK Driving LicenceTechnical skills and experienceExtensive fire safety design experience in a design consultancy environmentEducated 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 softwareExperience of delivering fire engineering solutions in the following sectors is an advantage: Life sciences & manufacturing, Aviation, Defence, Nuclear, Power, Public Sector and RailExcellent 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 etcStrong communication skills - ability to communicate professionally with all levels of stakeholders including building owners, architects, code officials, contractors and sub-contractorsBe a competent user of office IT and fire safety design toolsStakeholder management skills and a can-do attitudeAble to make decisions, act on own initiative and operate in proactive wayCapable of working under pressure and on several projects simultaneouslyExperience of working in a multidisciplinary environment and bring value from assimilated wider knowledge of other disciplinesAble to understand and express technical concepts in written and verbal language