Fire Safety Engineer & Team Lead (Hybrid - Birmingham)

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

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.