Senior Fire Engineer

The Health and Safety Partnership Limited; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 90 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive benefits package

Résumé du poste

The Health and Safety Partnership Limited is seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to lead fire safety and building safety projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use and high-risk buildings in the UK, with hybrid working and travel as needed.

You will mentor junior engineers, support compliance with Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act, and provide specialist advice to clients and design teams to deliver robust fire engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering FRAEW assessments and/or EWS1 reviews.
• Strong understanding of Approved Document B, PAS 9980, Building Safety Act and related fire legislation.
• Experience in a consultancy environment and ability to manage multiple projects and client relationships.

Responsabilités

• Lead and support fire safety and building safety projects, liaising with architects, developers, contractors and regulators.
• Deliver technically robust fire engineering services and support Building Regulations compliance.
• Mentor graduate and junior fire engineers.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fire safety legislation and industry best practice.

Formation

BEng in Fire Engineering

Professional body membership (IFE/CABE/CIOB/RICS)

Description du poste

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Engineer to join its growing Building Safety and Fire Engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and client-focused professional to work on a range of residential, commercial, mixed-use and high-risk building projects across the UK.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering fire engineering solutions, supporting compliance with current Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act and providing specialist advice to clients, design teams and stakeholders.

This is a hybrid working role. Ideally, candidates will live within commutable distance of Nottingham, where the head office is based; however, other locations will be considered, particularly London and County Durham.

The Role

As a Senior Fire Engineer, you will lead and support a wide range of fire safety and building safety projects, working closely with architects, developers, contractors, housing providers and regulatory bodies.

You will be responsible for delivering technically robust fire engineering services, supporting junior team members and contributing to the continued growth of the consultancy's fire and building safety offering.

Senior Fire Engineer Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Undertaking and reviewing Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEW) in line with PAS 9980 guidance.
• Carrying out and reviewing EWS1 assessments and associated reporting.
• Preparing fire strategy reports for new builds, refurbishments and change-of-use projects.
• Providing fire engineering advice in support of Building Regulations compliance and Gateway submissions.
• Supporting clients in meeting obligations under the Building Safety Act.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, design teams, building control bodies and fire authorities.
• Conducting site inspections and technical reviews of fire safety installations and systems.
• Reviewing architectural drawings and specifications to identify fire safety risks and compliance issues.
• Assisting with the development of evacuation strategies and compartmentation assessments.
• Mentoring and supporting graduate and junior fire engineers.
• Contributing to business development activities and client relationship management.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of fire safety legislation, standards and industry best practice.

Experience

• Proven experience delivering FRAEW assessments and/or EWS1 reviews.
• Strong understanding of Approved Document B, PAS 9980, Building Safety Act, Fire safety legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience working within a consultancy environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and client relationships effectively.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Fire Engineering or a related discipline (BEng essential)
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as: Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), CABE, CIOB, or RICS

This Senior Fire Engineer role is paying a salary up to £100,000 depending on experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package