Head Of Fire Engineering

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Head of Engineering to manage a team delivering fire safety solutions. The ideal candidate should have strong management skills and experience in securing new business. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of £60,000 - £80,000, along with a generous holiday allowance and other benefits. The role is based in Cambridge and involves managing responsibilities in fire engineering projects.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Qualifications

• Experience of problem solving, organisational development, customer service and staff management.
• Experience of major contract bidding activity.
• Experience of operating at a senior level within an organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in delivering high quality, cost-effective, client focused solutions.
• Ensure team compliance with administrative functions in accordance with company policy.
• Manage the workload within the fire engineering team.

Skills

Strong people management skills

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Education

Education to degree level or equivalent

A relevant higher professional qualification

Job description

Overview

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic Engineering Consultancy business who are looking to recruit a Head of Engineering position on a permanent basis due to growth.

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £60,000 - £80,000

Working Hours: Mon to Fri 37 hours per week

Company Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Contributory pension scheme with life assurance, Employee share scheme, Employee shopping savings portal, Payment of Professional Fees

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead a team in delivering high quality, cost-effective, client focused solutions in relation to fire safety.
• Ensure that company processes and procedures remain fit for purpose by checking and amending as necessary.
• Assist with securing and maintaining new business through the process of bidding and tendering and client-relationship management.
• You will be responsible to the Director of Infrastructure and Fire Engineering for the management of the Fire Engineering Team and leading a team of professionals.
• Leading and managing the Fire Engineering Team.
• Writing technical reports.
• Identifying possible fire-related risks and reducing or eliminating them.
• Making designs, calculations, sketches and/or diagrams to help prevent fire or fire spread (fire strategy, RIBA stage 4 and stage 5 advice, external wall assessments, etc).
• Incorporating fire safety procedures into designs - such as sprinkler systems, emergency exits and fire alarms - to minimise the risk of injury and loss of life in the event of a fire, taking into account both the structural integrity of the building and human behaviour.
• Making recommendations for the materials used in the construction or refurbishment of a building.
• Keeping up to date with regulations and legislation.
• Using modelling software.
• Visiting project/construction sites to advise on the installation or implementation of the designs.
• Providing advice that feeds into decisions on safe building occupancy levels, fire evacuation plans and so on.
• Liaising with building professionals (such as M&E, architects, surveyors), local authorities and/or building control professionals if and as required.
• Acting as an expert witness in court and judicial proceedings, if required.
• Assisting in securing new business by supporting staff submitting fee proposals.
• Ensure that all necessary engineering services advice is available to Clients
• Ensure team members' compliance with the associated administrative functions in accordance with Company policy and procedure.
• Manage the workload within the Fire Engineering Team.
• Ensure client needs are identified through regular consultation, including mobilisation period after securing new contracts.
• Implement quality initiatives applicable to the areas of responsibility covered by the post.

Skills and Qualifications

• Education to degree level or equivalent.
• A relevant higher professional qualification in leisure or business studies.
• Strong people management skills.
• Experience of problem solving, organisational development, customer service and staff management.
• Experience of working for or with commercial enterprises.
• Experience of contributing to business and organisational plans and strategy development.
• Experience of major contract bidding activity.
• Experience of operating at a senior level within an organisation.
• An ability to feed into and translate into action the organisation's business plan.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and manage a heavy workload.
• Commercial awareness.