Senior Fire Engineer

Cityscape Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consultancy firm is seeking an experienced fire engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves advising clients on fire safety provisions, developing fire strategies, and conducting site inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of UK legislation and fire engineering principles, with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. With a focus on career development, this organization offers a flexible working environment and a competitive salary package, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about fire safety and engineering.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Discounted Gym Membership

Life Insurance

Career Development Opportunities

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Experience in fire engineering with a focus on safety and compliance.
• Ability to conduct site inspections and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on fire provisions and develop fire strategies.
• Review CFD reports and mark-up design plans using Bluebeam.

Skills

Fire Engineering

CFD Modelling

Report Writing

Analytical Skills

Customer Focus

Prioritization

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering or Related Field

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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FDS Consult UK is part of the FDS Group, we provide fire engineering consultancy services throughout the UK. Our highly qualified and experienced team of fire engineers and CFD Engineers target design issues with a solution-driven approach that integrates fire design with both the architect’s vision and the client's brief. We have a portfolio of projects that cover all building sectors. We take an innovative and bespoke approach to every project to find solutions for each building that enhance the occupant's safety whilst maintaining its design concept and working practically with its end-use.

Your responsibilities:

Your role will include advising clients on required fire provisions and developing the fire strategy for their building / project either independently or as a team collaborating with colleagues.

You will have an understanding of Zone modelling and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling and where it can be used effectively, and can review the CFD reports produced by the our CFD team.

You will be able to mark-up design plans using Bluebeam software, and produce fire strategy documents from RIBA Stage 2 through to As-built documents.

You will be able to and present the report to clients, building control and the fire authorities. This will enable you to influence decision makers and designs to ensure compliance and safety.

You will also be able to carry out and / or supervise site-inspections of the projects during construction to witness or sample the installation of the fire safety provisions.

FDS Consult (UK) works to a hybrid working policy and you can operate from our offices in London or Greenhithe.

Requirements

What we are looking for:

• An experienced fire engineer with a good degree, preferably in fire engineering or related topic.

• Someone with or looking to achieve chartered status.

• Demonstrable relevant fire engineering experience

• Experience of site visits/inspection for existing buildings and during construction

• Experience of structural fire engineering would be of benefit.

• Ability to prioritise

• Customer focused and with strong people skills

• Strong analytical and good report writing skills

• Proficiency in the use of standard IT applications (e.g. Word, Excel)

• A drive to improve current performance

• Full UK Driving license.

You should have:

• A strong understanding of UK legislation and design guidance

• An ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, working to tight deadlines

What we offer:

• Salary of up to £65k per annum depending on experience

• Flexible and remote working

• Private healthcare incl. discounted gym membership, fitness products

• Life Insurance - of up to 4x annual salary

• Career development and progression – you bring the drive, we’ll supply the opportunity