FIRE ENGINEER

Lanstephen; The Municipal District of Greystones; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

21 days of annual leave

Annual professional membership fees covered

Monthly in-house CPD sessions

Free parking at head office

Pension contributions after required service

Lunch allowance for site visits

4 PM finish on Fridays

Descrizione del lavoro

Uniting Holding is looking for an experienced Fire Engineer to support a diverse portfolio of projects in Greystones. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and a strong understanding of fire safety engineering principles.

This role includes developing fire strategies, preparing Fire Safety Certificate applications, and mentoring junior team members. Benefits include 21 days of annual leave, CPD opportunities, and a commitment to employee development.

Competenze

• Qualified Fire Engineer with 5+ years of experience including fire safety and access certification.
• Strong understanding of relevant codes and standards.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Mansioni

• Develop fire strategies across projects.
• Lead fire strategy discussions with design teams and authorities.
• Mentor and train graduates in fire engineering.

Conoscenze

Fire safety engineering principles

Communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Formazione

Postgraduate or bachelor’s degree in fire engineering

Strumenti

Revit

BIM tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Fire Engineer

Overview

OCFPM is seeking an experienced Fire Engineer to support a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring compliance, safety, and high-quality technical delivery. This role involves developing fire strategies, guiding design teams, and contributing to continuous improvement within the organisation. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders while supporting the development of junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop fire strategies across a wide range of projects using relevant codes and standards, including TGD Part B & M, BS 9999, BS 5588, FM, and NFPA.

• Prepare and lodge Fire Safety Certificate (FSC) and Disabled Access Certificate (DAC) applications via the Building Control Management System (BCMS).

• Provide internal FSC and DAC consultancy to design and contract administration teams on building regulation matters.

• Lead fire strategy discussions with design teams, client representatives, building control authorities, and fire service personnel.

• Interpret and implement insurer requirements to reduce property damage and business interruption risks.

• Support BCAR compliance and prepare fire inspection reports during construction phases.

• Supervise, mentor, and train graduates in fire engineering principles and practices.

• Conduct quality reviews of technical deliverables to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and vendor bid evaluations.

• Assist in preparing proposals, scopes, schedules, and budgets for upcoming projects.

• Collaborate effectively within a team environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Contribute proactively to all stages of project delivery.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Qualified Fire Engineer with 5+ years of experience, including fire safety and disabled access certification.

• Postgraduate or bachelor’s degree in fire engineering (preferred).

• Strong understanding of fire safety engineering principles and a desire to continue developing in this field.

• Familiarity with key codes and standards, including Part B & M, BS 9999, and BS 5588.

• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Excel.

• Excellent written and spoken English.

• Knowledge of architectural design standards and wider building regulations.

• Ability to work effectively with engineering disciplines, clients, and vendors.

• Familiarity with BCAR and BCMS.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with Revit and BIM tools.

Why Work at OCFPM

• One-to-one mentoring system.

• Graduate training programme.

• Accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) through Engineers Ireland.

• ISO 9001-certified Quality Management System (BM Trada).

• Strong focus on employee development, retention, and knowledge sharing.

• Commitment to building a flexible, multi-skilled workforce equipped for future innovation.

Benefits

• 21 days of annual leave.

• Annual professional membership fees covered.

• Monthly in-house CPD sessions.

• Free parking at head office.

• Pension contributions after required service period.

• Lunch allowance when attending site visits.

• 4 PM finish on Fridays.