Senior Fire Engineer/Principal Fire Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the North West is seeking experienced Senior and Principal Fire Engineers to join their team. The role involves delivering comprehensive fire safety design projects, providing technical guidance, and fostering the development of junior colleagues. Benefits include flexible working hours and extensive holidays.

Benefits

27 days' holiday plus bank holidays

9-Day Fortnight - every second Friday off

Days off between Christmas and New Year

Private healthcare

Company credit card

Flexible working policy

Free 24/7 counselling

Qualifications

• MSc Fire Engineering or BEng/BSc with 5 years experience.
• 3+ years of experience in consultancy or similar.
• Extensive knowledge of UK fire safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fire safety design projects from concept to completion.
• Oversee the development of technical capability in the team.
• Nurture junior team members and provide technical support.

Skills

Knowledge of UK fire safety legislation

Report writing

Communication skills

Multi-tasking ability

Technical guidance

Education

MSc Fire Engineering

BEng/BSc degree

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced fire engineer based in the North West of England?

Ready to take on a new role?

We're looking for Senior Fire Engineers and Principal Fire Engineers to join our Northern team. You'll deliver client projects, provide technical support, and help nurture our team. A critical part of the business, you'll also oversee and develop the technical capability of the company, contributing to the consulting output and assisting with the overall development of the business.

Benefits

• 27 days' holiday, plus bank holidays
• 9-Day Fortnight - where you are gifted every second Friday off work
• Days off between Christmas and new year
• Private healthcare
• Company credit card
• Flexible working policy
• Free 24/7 counselling

Main Duties

• Delivery of fire safety design projects, from concept to completion, including the application of non-standard fire engineered analysis.
• Deliver client projects, provide technical support and help nurture the team
• Oversee and develop the technical capability of the team, contributing to the consulting output and assisting with the overall development of the region.
• Working individually and part of a team to win or deliver projects.
• Help nurture junior members of the team, being a key part of their development.
• Working directly with clients to fulfil their needs.
• Attend client meetings and provide proposals as required.
• Provide technical guidance and provide advice for clients as appropriate.
• Provide technical advice to employees and associates of the company.

What we ask for

• MSc Fire Engineering degree, or BEng/BSc degree for 5 years
• Typically 3+ years' experience in a consultancy or similar environment
• Extensive knowledge and experience of UK fire safety legislation and standards.
• Extensive experience delivering fire engineered solutions for UK-based projects.
• Clear understanding of the total fire concept - from client brief through to construction and operation.
• Development and implementation of fire strategies, projects and research initiatives.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver maximum results.
• Possess excellent report writing and communication skills - be collaborative, creative and engaging
• Ability to multi-task - you will be required to work on multiple projects concurrently, working to tight deadlines and juggling multiple demands
• Proven ability to work remotely both individually and as part of a team