Fire Engineer

Search People; City Of London; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm specializing in fire safety is seeking an experienced Fire Engineer to undertake fire strategies and risk assessments. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in a relevant role and a recognized Fire Engineering qualification. This remote position offers a competitive salary of £70,000 - £95,000 with excellent company benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a relevant fire safety role.
• Understanding of UK Building Regulations & AD B.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake fire strategies and risk assessments.
• Compile and provide reports using online systems.
• Train and mentor fire safety consultants.

Skills

Fire safety knowledge

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant Fire Engineering qualification

Membership of IFE/IFSM

Job description

Overview

Fire Engineer

Salary £70,000 - £95,000

Remote - UK Home Based

Search People are working with a national Fire Risk Management Consultancy to recruit an experienced and qualified Fire Engineering Consultant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well respected consultancy who have a very people focussed approach to their staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Undertake fire strategies, fire design reviews, fire strategy reviews, fire risk assessments, fire safety management reviews, build key working relationships, and assist in promoting a positive health and safety culture.
• Experience of carrying out complex Fire Risk Assessments to a high standard.
• Compile FRA reports using the on-line reporting system.
• Provide fire safety engineering support to clients across the UK, with knowledge of current fire safety practices, codes and guides, fire safety management and fire risk assessment.
• An understanding of Building Services Engineering and interdisciplinary design through all stages of the design process.
• Maintain an expert knowledge of fire safety engineering and fire risk management.
• Work with CFD modellers, regarding inputs/outputs and geometries, or use CFD packages, to ensure a positive outcome from the model for the client.
• Assess and understand the main British fire safety legislation and standards applied to buildings, such as Approved Document B (AD B), BS9999, BS7974.
• Risk based interpretation and application of these fire safety documents as well as other Codes of Practice.
• Offer knowledge, experience and support other fire risk assessors across the business.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to identify and pursue innovative and sustainable solutions.
• Deal with technical issues from specific contracts and assignments.
• Training, mentoring and monitoring of fire safety consultants.
• Maintain and develop excellent client relationships and ensure high level of service is delivered.
• Ensure Fire Risk Assessment reports are completed correctly and assist other consultants to ensure diligence across the business.
• Fire Risk Assessor audits.

Knowledge, Experience and qualifications

• 3 years+ experience in a relevant fire safety role.
• Relevant Fire Engineering qualification.
• Membership of a recognised fire institution - Graduate or Member of IFE/IFSM.
• Demonstrable experience of the use and application of fire safety engineering to a range of buildings.
• Chartered status, or willingness to work toward achieving this, desirable.
• Understanding of fire safety requirements within UK Building Regulations & AD B, British Standards (e.g. BS 9999, 9991) and other relevant codes of practice.
• Understanding and working knowledge of quantified analytical techniques (e.g. smoke control calculations and thermal radiation analyses).
• An understanding of Building Services Engineering and interdisciplinary design through all stages of the design process.
• An appreciation of the importance of complementary specialisms such as computer modelling, structural engineering and Building Services in the design of buildings.
• Full UK driving licence.

This is an excellent opportunity responsible for supporting the company with all aspects of health, safety and environment and contributing to the Health & Safety culture across the business. The opportunity offers a competitive salary and excellent company benefits.

If you are interested in the role please apply now or contact us for an informal conversation about this and other opportunities we are currently recruiting.