Head of Fire Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme with life assurance

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Job summary

A leading Engineering Consultancy in Cambridge is looking for a Head of Fire Engineering to lead a team delivering high-quality fire safety solutions. The successful candidate will manage staff, ensure compliance with processes, and contribute to business development, offering a salary between £60,000 and £80,000. The role requires strong problem-solving, organisational, and customer service skills, along with relevant qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Education to degree level or equivalent.
• A relevant higher professional qualification in a relevant field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in delivering high quality, cost-effective solutions in fire safety.
• Ensure company processes remain fit for purpose.
• Assist in securing and maintaining new business.
• Manage the Fire Engineering Team.
• Write technical reports.
• Identify and mitigate fire-related risks.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Organisational development

Customer service skills

Staff management

Analytical skills

Task prioritisation

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Higher professional qualification in relevant field

Job description

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.

Job Details

Job Title: Head of Fire Engineering
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

Overview

The successful candidate will lead a team in delivering high quality, cost-effective, client focused solutions in relation to fire safety.

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.
• Manage the Fire Engineering Team and lead a team of professionals.
• Write technical reports.
• Identify possible fire-related risks and reduce or eliminate them.
• Make designs, calculations, sketches and/or diagrams to help prevent fire or fire spread.
• Incorporate fire safety procedures into designs.
• Make recommendations for the materials used in the construction or refurbishment of a building.
• Keep up to date with regulations and legislation.
• Use modelling software.
• Visit project/construction sites to advise on the installation or implementation of the designs.
• Provide advice that feeds into decisions on safe building occupancy levels, fire evacuation plans and so on.
• Liaise with building professionals, local authorities and/or building control professionals if and as required.
• Act as an expert witness in court and judicial proceedings, if required.
• Assist 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.

Requirements:

• Education to degree level or equivalent.
• A relevant higher professional qualification in a relevant field.
• 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.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and manage a heavy workload.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.