Senior Fire Modelling Engineer

SOCOTEC UK Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire safety engineering firm in London seeks a Senior Fire Modelling Engineer to enhance their dynamic team. This role involves managing projects, preparing technical analyses using CFD modelling, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should possess at least five years of UK experience, a postgraduate qualification in fire modelling, and strong communication skills. SOCOTEC offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as 25 days holiday, family friendly support, and enhanced pension schemes.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Electric car scheme

Employee recognition schemes

Enhanced company pension

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of UK experience in Fire Modelling.
• Professional registration as Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer.
• Membership with IFE, CABE, CIBSE, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical engineering analysis such as CFD modelling.
• Develop and review fire modelling reports and models.
• Conduct third-party review and design verification.

Skills

CFD modelling expertise

Excellent communication skills

Strong technical knowledge of legislation

Education

Postgraduate fire modelling qualification (Master's or PhD)

Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering

Tools

FDS/PyroSim

Pathfinder

B-Risk

Job description

Senior Fire Modelling Engineer

To support our ambitious growth plans, we have a great opportunity to join our Building and Real Estate Division. SOCOTEC's Fire Engineering and Safety teams provide an award-winning, flexible and forward-thinking approach, as well as a high level of technical capability, providing our clients with cost-effective and practical solutions for the full range of fire safety problems.

We're looking for a Senior Fire Modelling Engineer to provide a very high level of service across all fire engineering sectors. This role involves liaising with clients, preparing fee proposals, and managing projects from inception to completion. You will mentor fire modelling engineers and review fire modelling work prepared by others.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing technical engineering analysis such as CFD modelling using programs including FDS/PyroSim, Pathfinder, and B-Risk
• Developing and reviewing fire modelling reports and models
• Conducting third-party review and design verification
• Managing client relationships and identifying business development opportunities

Here at SOCOTEC, we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• At least 5 years of UK experience in Fire Modelling with extensive CFD modelling expertise
• A postgraduate fire modelling qualification (Master's or PhD) and a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering (fire safety, aerospace, mechanical, or similar field)
• Professional registration as Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer with the Engineering Council, and membership with IFE, CABE, CIBSE, or similar
• Strong technical knowledge of relevant legislation and design guidance including Approved Document B, BS 9999, BS 9991, BS 7974, and NFPA standards
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work reliably and professionally with internal and external stakeholders

SOCOTEC is the UK's leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer an unrivalled range of technical expertise and services throughout the UK and worldwide. By joining us, you'll be part of an 1,800+ strong team, where we will provide you with flexibility and a host of opportunities. We are committed to personal and professional development, and you will be supported and mentored at every step of your journey with us. You will join a large team of industry-leading, expert professionals and receive exposure to some of the best opportunities and challenges available.

As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including, 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more. Where applicable we also offer an electric car scheme, employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes and enhanced company pension.

Think you've got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental responsibility.