Senior Fire Engineer

RT.Lane; Munster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RT.Lane is seeking an experienced Architect/Architectural Technologist to lead fire safety and disabled access initiatives across multiple projects in Ireland. You will develop fire strategies, prepare regulatory certificates, and advise design teams on building standards.

The role requires 5+ years’ relevant experience, a degree in architecture or fire engineering, and strong English communication. Proficiency in REVIT/BIM is desirable, with opportunities to mentor graduates.

Qualifications

• Qualified Architect/Architectural Technologist, 5+ years’ experience, with fire safety & disabled access certification background.
• Postgraduate or bachelor’s degree in fire engineering preferable.
• Strong understanding in fire safety engineering with career intent in this field.
• Familiar with Part B & M, BS 9999, BS 5588 and related standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent English—written and spoken.
• Knowledge of architectural design standards and building regulations.
• Ability to interact with engineering disciplines, clients, and vendors.
• Experience using REVIT and BIM desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire strategies for projects using relevant codes (Part B & M, BS9999, BS5588) and NFPA standards.
• Prepare and lodge Fire Safety Certificates and DAC via BCMS.
• Provide FSC and DAC consultancy for design and contract teams on regulations.
• Lead fire strategy discussions with design team, clients, building control, and fire service.
• Ensure compliance with insurer requirements to reduce property damage and business interruption risk.
• Support BCAR compliance and fire inspection reports during construction.
• Supervise and train graduates on fire engineering principles.
• Perform quality reviews of deliverables.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and vendor bid evaluations.
• Assist in proposals, scopes, schedules and budgets.
• Develop designer effort-hour estimates for Architectural/Permitting discipline.
• Display strong communication skills and ability to work under deadlines.
• Proactive Architect with experience across schematic design to construction.
• Understand local permitting legislation and health and safety legislation.

Skills

Fire safety engineering

Excellent English

Strong communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master’s Architecture or Architectural Technology

Tools

REVIT

BIM

Job description

Call Rachel for more details 087 9669394

Key responsibilities:

• Developing fire strategies for a wide range of projects, using the relevant code recommendations such as TGD Part B & M, BS9999, BS 5588 as well as pertinent FM and NFPA standards.
• Preparation and lodgement of Fire Safety Certificates and Disabled Access Certificate applications via the Building Control Management System (BCMS).
• Provide internal FSC and DAC consultancy service for design and contract administration teams on building regulation matters.
• Lead fire strategy discussions with design team, client representatives, building control and fire service.
• Understand and Implementation of Insurer requirements with regards to reduction in property damage and business interruption risk.
• Support BCAR Compliance and preparation of fire inspection reports during construction.
• Supervise and train graduates on fire engineering principles and practises.
• Perform quality review checks for deliverables.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and vendor bid evaluations.
• Assist in the generation of proposals, scopes, schedules and budgets for projects.
• Develop designer effort-hour estimates for Architectural/Permitting discipline.
• Display strong communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with multiple deadlines.
• Proactive Architect with experience in all stages of project delivery(schematic design, site master planning, design development, construction
• An understanding of local permitting legislation, building regulations, and health and safety legislation

Here's what you'll need

• Qualified Architect/Architectural Technologist, 5+ years’ experience, with fire safety& disabled access certification background.
• A postgraduate/bachelor’s degree in fire engineering preferable.
• Strong understanding in fire safety engineering and a desire to develop their career further in this field.
• Familiar with relevant codes and standards: Part B & M, BS 9999, BS 5588, etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft suite (Excel).
• Excellent English level - written and spoken,
• Knowledge of Architectural specific design standards and building regulations
• Ability to interact with engineering disciplines, clients, and vendors at all levels.
• Experience using REVIT and BIM desirable.