Chartered Fire Safety Engineer

Randstad Construction and Property; Portsmouth (NH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chartered Fire Safety Engineer to lead fire strategy development across diverse building types. This senior role offers the chance to influence design and compliance decisions, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the advancement of fire engineering practices. With a focus on delivering high-quality fire engineering solutions, you will engage with clients and stakeholders while ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations. Enjoy a flexible working environment with generous leave and a performance bonus scheme as you make a significant impact in this vital field.

Benefits

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee performance bonus scheme

Westfield Health cash plan

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in fire engineering consultancy.
• In-depth knowledge of UK fire safety regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of fire strategies for various building types.
• Conduct and oversee fire risk assessments and site inspections.
• Mentor and support the professional development of junior engineers.

Skills

Fire Safety Engineering

Project Management

Fire Risk Assessment

Client Engagement

Education

Chartered Status with IFE

Degree in Fire Engineering or related field

Job description

• Sector: Construction
• Job Type: Permanent
• Work Hours: Full Time

Job Description

Role: Chartered Fire Safety Engineer

Location: Portsmouth

About our client

A leading provider of fire safety and compliance solutions is committed to delivering technically sound and practical fire strategies that improve safety and ensure compliance across a broad portfolio of existing buildings.

They are looking for a Chartered Fire Engineer to lead fire strategy development across listed, commercial, leisure and residential buildings. This is a senior role with scope to influence design and compliance decisions, support junior engineers, and contribute to the continued development of fire engineering capability.

The job

We are seeking an experienced Chartered Fire Engineer to lead and manage fire engineering projects. You will be instrumental in developing fire strategies for complex existing buildings, providing expert advice, and ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations. This role offers the opportunity to influence fire safety practices and mentor the next generation of fire engineers.

• Lead the development of fire strategies for various building types.
• Provide expert guidance on fire safety design and compliance.
• Conduct and oversee fire risk assessments and site inspections.
• Mentor and support the professional development of junior engineers.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to deliver high-quality fire engineering solutions.

Requirements

• Chartered status with the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in fire engineering consultancy.
• In-depth knowledge of UK fire safety regulations and standards.
• Proven leadership and project management skills.

What's in it for you?

• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 day per year of service up to 25 days.
• Employee performance bonus scheme.
• Westfield Health cash plan.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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