Senior Fire Engineer

Sweco UK; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom seeks a motivated Senior Fire Engineer to join their team in London. This role offers flexible working arrangements, allowing at least three days in the office or on site. Responsibilities include developing Fire Safety Strategies and providing strategic fire safety advice across various sectors. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Fire Engineering and possess extensive knowledge of building regulations and fire safety legislation. Competitive benefits include a flexible working policy and professional development support.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working

Competitive pension contribution

Life Assurance

Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Cycle2Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a similar role.
• Excellent knowledge of building regulations and fire design guidance.
• Background in fire engineered solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop Fire Safety Strategies during design and construction stages.
• Prepare technical engineering analysis using guidance documents.
• Oversee and manage projects from inception to completion.

Skills

Fire safety engineering

Problem solving

Communication skills

Relationship management

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering or similar

Job description

We are currently recruiting a talented and motivated Senior Fire Engineer to join our Fire Engineering Team in London. This role can be worked flexibly, which to us means at least 3 days per week either in the office or on site with the remaining days at home. We also offer the opportunity to flex your start and finish times. Working on projects across multiple sectors you will provide strategic fire safety advice across the built environment developments including commercial, residential, infrastructure and transportation. This role presents a real depth and breadth of some of our most exciting project schemes and the opportunity to work in a team of highly skilled, talented engineers.

Our Fire Safety Engineering team at Sweco have a core objective to provide strategic fire safety advice and develop fire safety strategies that satisfy the functional requirements of the building regulations, providing solutions that represent a mix of best-practice, expert judgement and innovative fire engineering technologies. We pride ourselves on our quality and technical expertise that underpins our full suite of Fire services, our approach is to listen and engage with our clients to anticipate the regulatory issues that will need resolving and work in partnership to deliver a successful project.

Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable.

Responsibilities

• Developing Fire Safety Strategies during Design and Construction stages.
• Preparing technical engineering analysis using relevant guidance documents and methods i.e. prescriptive and performance based.
• Supporting the team in developing technical knowledge.
• Carrying out site visits when required.
• Attending internal and external meetings.
• Overseeing and managing projects from inception to completion.
• Liaising with clients on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• A degree in Fire Engineering or similar, membership of the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) or equivalent.
• Proven experience working in a similar role.
• Excellent all round up to date knowledge of Part B of the Building Regulations, Fire Safety Order and other relevant legislation and fire design guidance documents for example BS9999, BS7479, BS9991, BB100 and HTM05.
• A proven background in fire safety engineering with an understanding of fire engineered solutions.
• Good problem solving/contingency planning skills with ability to find quick, innovative and practical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt your style to suit difference audiences.
• Excellent consultancy, communication and relationship management skills.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks policy)
• Competitive pension contirbution
• Life Assurance
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• Payment of 2 relevant professional subscriptions
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, your birthday off and the option to buy up to 5 additional days per year)
• Support through professional accreditation processes with bonuses and salary review on achievement
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Employee Assistant Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
• Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
• Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
• We plant a tree for all new starters!

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

It s important to us that that all our colleagues thrive at work - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone. Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. To find out more The Armed Forces Covenant - Our Commitments | Sweco UK. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.