Graduate Building-Fire Code Consultant / Gegradueerde in bouwvoorschriften

Jensen Hughes Company; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 35 000 - 65 000; Full time

Job description

Company Overview

At Jensen Hughes, we lead with our Purpose + Principles and value our people. Across our global partnership of experts, clients, and communities, we are recognized worldwide for our leadership in fire protection engineering, a legacy of responsibility we have advanced with pride since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related risk management fields — from accessibility consulting, risk and hazard analysis, process safety and forensic investigations to security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation. As we champion best practices, set industry standards and support communities with innovative solutions, we are making the world a better place.

We believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth fundamentally includes a sustained commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

At Jensen Hughes, diversity is ingrained in our culture - we accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background. Our differences and uniqueness are celebrated and reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks.

Job Overview

Jensen Hughes is one of the largest fire safety engineering consultancy firms in the world and the largest in Europe with offices located in Belgium, Finland, Italy, and the UK & Ireland.
Our reputation for providing innovative, design focused solutions has made us the consultant of choice for many of Europe’s leading property clients.

We are currently seeking a Graduate Building/Fire Code Consultant specialising in Building and Life Safety. The role will be based at our Leuven office.

We are looking for a motivated individual to work in all aspects of life safety with a strong focus on building codes and interpretation of life safety requirements. We offer excellent compensation and encourage education and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• The successful applicant will ideally have an understanding in building and life safety code consulting but training can be given. The role will involve collaboration across multiple teams and disciplines for highly visible projects around the world.
• Key tasks will be providing best in class technical solutions to architect/engineering design teams and installation contractors.
• Management and implementation of a wide variety of life safety and fire safety related consulting projects.
• Evaluate projects for compliance with egress, fire resistance, interior finishes classification, occupancy, fire safety systems requirements.
• Satisfy client needs and expectations by completing assigned tasks on schedule and within budget.
• Preparation of project-related technical reports.
• Effectively communicate with project team members, clients, and others.
• Local travel requirements to project sites and team meetings.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Fire, Mechanical, Structural Engineering or higher.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – in English and in Dutch. Dutch language skills are a must in order to understand the local code compliance and thus a hard requirement.
• Ability to present clear and technically sound life safety and building code compliance strategies.
• Ability to work well independently and with others.
• Fire alarm and sprinkler system understanding, applications, knowledge, or experience is desired.
• Experience with Belgian fire safety codes is desired.

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.