Senior Associate, Fire Engineer Expert Witness Advisory Services

Ridge & Partners LLP; Salford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 1,000,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading built environment consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Fire Engineer to join their team. The role involves conducting building inspections, writing expert reports, and providing evidence in court. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years' experience and a strong technical background in construction. The position offers hybrid working with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus options to buy/sell days

Volunteering days

Mental health support

Medical insurance

Flexible working options

Career development pathways

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience as a Fire Engineer.
• Experience as an Expert Witness preferred.
• Strong technical background in construction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct building inspections primarily focused on fire safety.
• Perform desktop reviews and attend expert meetings.
• Provide oral and written evidence in court.

Skills

CCTV

Low Voltage

System Design

Electrical Experience

Fire Sprinkler Fitting

NEC

Drafting

Plumbing

System Testing

Autocad

Fire Alarm

Revit

Job description

Due to the success of the current team we are looking to expand by recruiting an experienced Fire Engineer with a proven track record of fire engineering and practical experience on existing buildings.

This is an opportunity for someone wishing to work as part of an established specialist team on a range of technical disputes. Previous experience as an Expert Witness is preferred such that the candidate will be able to immediately take on their own instructions with support as part of the recruitment process the relevant experience you have gained will be covered during your interview discussions and we will require redacted examples of your report writing.

The role is hybrid in nature with a mixture of working from home and the office. The office location for this role is flexible with the successful appointee being able to be based in any of our office locations but preferred to be : London Manchester Birmingham or Bristol. Please note that due to the nature of this role the prerequisite for applying to this opportunity is that you have achieved a minimum of 10 years professional experience working as a fire engineer and with some experience of acting as an Expert Witness.

Who are we

Ridge Expert Witness Advisory Services (EWAS) is a specialist team of construction experts providing support to solicitors in respect of property litigation. The team includes established Fire Engineering experts as well as Building Surveying Architectural Structural and Services experts.

This role will include :

• Building inspections primarily cladding and internal fire compartmentation and expert report writing (training will be given in respect of the later even if you are an established expert)
• Desktop reviews of information
• Attending expert meetings and writing joint statements
• Provision of oral and written evidence in Court or other tribunals including cross examination

Wider details of the role will be discussed in depth during interview.

The skills and experience you need to have for this role

To be considered for this role you will have gave gained extensive experience in your career of working in a related role which will be discussed / evidenced during the interview process.

You will possess / be :

• Experienced Fire Engineer ideally Chartered or Incorporated with a strong technical background in the practical aspects of construction.
• Focused confident decision maker but one who recognises when they have insufficient information to reach a conclusion.
• Have a sound knowledge of past / current industry standards regulations and guidance and who recognises the limit of their knowledge.
• A problem solver able to assimilate large amounts of technical information and identify its relevance.
• Ability to communicate complex technical matters to the non-technical in both written and oral forms.
• Strong interpersonal skills and willing to take instruction and training from the established team.
• Flexible working attitude with the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
• Flexible to travel regionally for site visits etc.

About us

We are Ridge a Built Environment Consultancy. We help our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.

Our 1400 people bring a vast range of skills delivering a professional mindset gritty discipline and a genuine passion to every one of the thousands of projects they undertake each year. Theyre the foundation of our success - they drive our vision embody our values and separate us from the competition.

Come and join us if youre hungry to be part of an exceptional team - if you put quality first - if youre motivated by ingenuity and if youre always aspiring to be the very best.

• Quality
• THE CORNERSTONE OF OUR BUSINESS.

From concept to execution our work is driven by passion technical expertise and an uncompromising commitment to excellence - delivering solutions that stand the test of time. We dont need - or want - to be the biggest. Just the best.

• Ingenuity
• AS STANDARD.

We question assumptions and look beyond the obvious - applying technical depth and creativity to solve problems that matter. We find better ways today then improve on them tomorrow.

• Partnership
• BUILT ON TRUST. GROWN OVER TIME.

Since 1946 strong relationships have shaped everything we do. We listen challenge with care and stay with you for the long haul - turning shared goals into lasting impact.

• Aspiration
• THE FIRE IN OUR BELLY.

We start with a vision - then push the boundaries of whats possible. With bold ideas and a clear view of the future we turn ambitions into meaningful outcomes.

Your benefits

The benefits package we have put together for you supports every aspect of your life.

Annual leave

A healthy holiday allowance that starts at 25 days pa plus the option to buy carry over or sell.

Community spirit

You can take three volunteering days each year to spend time on causes close to your heart.

Mental health

Mental Health First Aiders are here to support you backed up by Unums app.

Financial benefits

A path to peace of mind : life assurance pension scheme and income protection.

Physical wellbeing

Your health is a priority for us too so we offer medical insurance private GP access and discounted gym membership.

Flexible working

Our flexible approach to hybrid working is there to suit you your family and your team.

Career development

A pathway at Ridge thats focused on your professional personal or educational aspirations.

Extra benefits

Performance bonus car allowance and more based on your role - and progression.

We believe that everyone performs their best when they feel like they belong and can be their true selves at work. As an equal opportunities employer we will support you to ensure you have everything you need to be successful and achieve your best in your career at Ridge. If youd like to discuss accessibility accommodations or adjustments during your application and selection process please contact us at and we will work with you to ensure you feel included and supported.

A polite note to Recruitment Agencies

We enjoy great relationships with our agency partners within our framework and fully believe in the value of a blended approach to finding the best talent. However we are recruiting for this role directly and arent seeking support from agency partners at this time any unsolicited CV introductions wont be honoured and we wont grant candidate ownerships on any introduction that you make for roles that havent been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

We are committed to nurturing strong partnerships within our agency framework but there are occasions where we looking to enlist the help of others. If you would be interested in working with us in the future please send a message to and well reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

Documents

Required Experience : Senior IC

Key Skills

CCTV, Low Voltage, System Design, Electrical Experience, Fire Sprinkler Fitting, NEC, Drafting, Plumbing, System Testing, Autocad, Fire Alarm, Revit

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

Yearly Salary

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