Passive Fire Assessment Manager

ELEMENT CONSTRUCTION TESTING (S) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction testing company located in Singapore is seeking a professional with extensive experience in fire resistance testing. The role involves planning fire resistance test programs, preparing technical reports, and ensuring compliance with various fire safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant engineering discipline and at least 10 years of experience in the field. Excellent communication skills and a keen interest in fire safety are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years practical experience of conducting fire resistance tests.
• At least 10 years experience of preparing fire resistance assessments.
• A working knowledge of fire resistance test standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan fire resistance test programmes in liaison with clients.
• Prepare technical engineering reports.
• Continuously develop knowledge in National, European, and International Standards.

Skills

Fire resistance testing

Technical writing

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in building construction, material science, or relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

• Plan fire resistance test programmes in liaison with clients and the relevant testing laboratories.
• Work with management, colleagues, and team members to increase knowledge and improve technical and decision-making skills for self and the team
• Prepare technical engineering reports and make technical judgments in relation to fire protection product sectors within your competency
• Respond to and resolve technical and certification enquiries
• Continuously develop knowledge in National, European and International Standards and Specifications relating to fire safety, and in specialist product areas
• Assisting in the development of the department – positively contribute ideas and provide sounding-board for new initiatives
• Autonomy for own work schedule, prioritise activity to meet customer or business deadlines
• Maintain professional work standards

Skills / Qualifications

• Degree level in building construction, material science, or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Additional exposure within fire industry, building materials, materials science, product installation, engineering, construction, product certification, fire-related product development, or a similar technical industry would be advantageous
• At least 5 years practical experience of conducting fire resistance tests.
• At least 10 years experience of the preparation of fire resistance assessments following the PFPF Guide.
• A working knowledge of BS and EN fire resistance test standards, EN DIAP’s and EXAP’s, and a practical familiarity with SS 332. Knowledge of ISO, UL, ASTM, and MS fire resistance test standards would be useful.
• Able to read and understand technical drawings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, confident public speaker, able to present seminars.
• Experience in contributing to committees drafting national fire safety related codes and standards.
• Keen interest in all aspects of fire safety.
• Able to prioritise and reach decisions quickly and effectively and strong attention to detail.