Senior Fire Engineer

Construction Professionals; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company in the fire safety sector is seeking an experienced professional to lead fire risk assessments and manage a team. This role involves advising clients on best practices in fire safety compliance and conducting comprehensive assessments to mitigate risks. Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years of relevant experience and strong leadership skills to ensure high standards are maintained.

Qualifications

• 10 years PQE in fire safety roles.
• Experience with retrospective and design fire strategies.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire risk assessments for clients.
• Manage and develop a team focused on fire safety.
• Advise clients on fire safety compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Risk assessments

Fire safety compliance

Cost-effective solutions

Liaising with stakeholders

Education

Membership of IFE

Working towards CEng, IEng

Job description

Overview:
Complete internal and external Fire Risk Assessments both visual and fully intrusive. Advice clients on fire safety compliance within existing and new build schemes and work with multi disciplinary team in developing complex designs.

Role Requirements:

Work with and lead aspects of a growing team, reporting directly to Delivery Director.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years PQE
• External Wall Risk Assessments
• Retrospective and design fire strategies
• Compartmentation Surveys
• Large and small refurbishment and re- cladding projects
• Fire Protection Work
• Member of IFE
• Working towards C Build E, CEng, IEng

Skills, Knowledge and Understanding:

• Liaise closely with Clients, Contractors, Developers, Clerk of Works and other key stakeholders.
• Undertake Risk Assessments in line with current legislation.
• Advise clients of pragmatic, cost-effective solutions to mitigate risk where possible.
• Assist in the growth, development and structure of a small team, drawing upon team leadership skills and experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; decision making based on a clear fire engineering analysis.

Clients:

• Contractors and Developers.
• Principally Local Authorities, Housing Associations and other Clients.

General:

• Comply with, or improve upon, our Clients Key Performance Indicators.
• Working with and developing a Quality Management System. Report on a regular basis on status of projects and update Fee Projections.
• Assist the Director in Charge with Business Development, cultivating new and existing Clients to promote our Building Surveying service offering.

Fire Engineering:

• Assist the client in RAG assessing their stock to understand their potential liabilities.
• Review information relating to fire safety that the client has accrued for their buildings to date and advise them of its suitability.
• Conduct Fire Risk Assessments both internally and externally in-line with current industry guidance and compile a detailed report.
• Provide CPD to clients, making them aware of their obligations as building owners.
• Peer review reports from other Fire Engineers where requested.
• Work with the project team to produce cost-effective, pragmatic remedial solutions where possible.
• Attend client/resident meetings when required to explain reports that have been issued and the implications of the findings.
• Produce Fire strategies, fire safety management plans, planning statement, fire statements, assist with BSR applications, review design drawings and technical data sheets.
• Work with the project team to compile the ER s.
• Liaise closely with the Clerk of Works and the contractor and carry out compliance checks of the works as they progress.
• Attend site progress meetings when required.
• Assist with updating and creating new templates; support wider fire engineering team as required.