Associate Fire Engineer

Rider Levett Bucknall RLB; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health & wellbeing options

Private healthcare

Job summary

Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) in Birmingham is seeking an Associate Fire Engineer to join our Built Asset Consultancy team. This role offers the chance to lead a small team of fire consultants on diverse projects across public and private clients, with hybrid working in place.

You will bring a Level 5 qualification in Fire Discipline, an engineering degree (IEng/CEng preferred), and robust knowledge of UK fire safety legislation to deliver high-quality fire safety guidance and project leadership.

Qualifications

• Robust knowledge of UK fire safety legislation.
• Strong technical delivery experience.
• Membership of IFE / IFSM or equivalent.
• Ability to successfully direct and manage complex projects in a proactive and diligent manner.
• Track record in successful line management and development of team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist/Manage a team of fire consultants
• Provide advice to the Partner
• Assist in the completion of PQQ/bid documents
• Provide quality assurance and compliance to the clients
• Visit sites to provide a broad range of fire consultancy services
• Provide Fire advice, guidance and training across the client base
• Liaise with Enforcing Authorities on behalf of clients when required
• Advising clients on matters of Fire Safety standards and best practice affecting their business
• Develop the Fire Consultancy Service and assist in providing management financial reporting

Education

Level 5 minimum qualification achieved in Fire Discipline

Engineering related degree

IEng or CEng status

Job description

Department: Built Asset Consultancy

Location: Birmingham

Title: Associate Fire Engineer

Discipline: Built Asset Consultancy

Location: Birmingham (With Hybrid Working)

Role Overview

Due to our growing and diverse portfolio an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Fire Engineer to join us in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well‑established multi‑disciplinary team of consultants who pride themselves on providing outstanding Fire Safety guidance and advice to a range of clients within both the public and private sectors.

We provide a wide range of consultancy Fire safety services to our clients including:

• Fire Engineering Services
• Fire Compartmentation Surveys
• Fire Quality Monitoring
• Fire Remediation Project/Programme Management
• Fire Risk Assessments
• Building Safety Management / Building Safety Act Management

This is an exciting opportunity for a high calibre candidate to join and strengthen our team. The role will be an excellent opportunity for a self‑starter to provide fire consultancy services from within our existing team.

Role Responsibilities

• Assist/Manage a team of fire consultants
• Provide advice to the Partner
• Assist in the completion of PQQ/bid documents
• Provide quality assurance and compliance to the clients
• Visit sites to provide a broad range of fire consultancy services
• Provide Fire advice, guidance and training across the client base
• Liaise with Enforcing Authorities on behalf of clients when required
• Advising clients on matters of Fire Safety standards and best practice affecting their business
• Develop the Fire Consultancy Service and assist in providing management financial reporting

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive approach to the role, and will be delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results. They will be passionate about fire safety and will strive to provide the upmost quality on every commission.

Qualifications

• Level 5 minimum qualification achieved in Fire Discipline
• Ideally an engineering related degree, plus IEng or CEng status

Experience

• Robust knowledge of UK fire safety legislation
• Strong technical delivery experience
• Membership of IFE / IFSM or equivalent
• Ability to successfully direct and manage complex projects in a proactive and diligent manner
• Track record in successful line management and development of team members
• Experience with developing new relationships and securing new business
• Client facing, ensuring high standards of technical delivery
• Able to build long-term client relationships
• Experience of prioritising workloads and delivering deadlines
• A team player, outgoing, flexible and motivated

Behaviours

• Recognised as a client focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to their peers and seniors. Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn
• Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results

Employee Benefits

Hybrid Working – Working patterns to support your work‑life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.

Well‑Rewarded – A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.

Focus On Wellbeing – We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.

Healthcare Packages – Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.

Personal Development – A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in‑house mentoring schemes.

Additional Benefits – We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.

Exceptional Exposure – You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.

Social Responsibility – We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.

As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with either hidden or physical disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role. This guarantees an interview, not an offer of employment.

Accessibility Information

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