Facade Fire Safety Engineer – External Walls

Jensen Hughes; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

33 days paid time off

Discretionary bonus scheme

Enhanced parental-related pay

Access to extensive technical training

Job summary

A leading fire safety consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a Fire Engineer to conduct external wall assessments for enhanced fire safety in residential buildings. The role involves reviewing architectural designs, conducting on-site inspections, and producing reports. Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge of building safety legislation and the ability to work independently. This position offers a flexible work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Extensive understanding of fire safety design legislation.
• Ability to manage workload independently.
• Experience with report writing in a technical context.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reviews of architectural drawings for fire safety compliance.
• Perform on-site inspections of external wall construction.
• Produce clear and comprehensive assessment reports.

Skills

Knowledge of facades and building envelope systems

Knowledge of construction methods

Knowledge of passive fire protection products

Ability to read architectural drawings

Experience carrying out intrusive external wall surveys

Ability to author technical reports

Ability to work independently

Desire to mentor junior professionals

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

A leading fire safety consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a Fire Engineer to conduct external wall assessments for enhanced fire safety in residential buildings. The role involves reviewing architectural designs, conducting on-site inspections, and producing reports. Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge of building safety legislation and the ability to work independently. This position offers a flexible work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.