Head of Fire Engineering

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering consultancy in Cambridge is seeking a Head of Fire Engineering to lead a team in delivering high-quality fire safety solutions. The ideal candidate will have a degree-level education and strong people management skills along with experience in problem-solving and customer service. This role includes managing the team, ensuring compliance, and providing expert advice on fire-related risks.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme with life assurance

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Qualifications

• Education to degree level or equivalent.
• Strong people management skills.
• Experience of problem-solving and organisational development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in delivering client-focused fire safety solutions.
• Ensure compliance with company processes.
• Responsible for the management of the Fire Engineering Team.

Skills

People management skills

Problem-solving skills

Organisational development

Customer service

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Relevant higher professional qualification

Job description

MB843: 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

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.

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.