Fire Engineer

Constructionprofessionals; Remote; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced fire safety engineer to conduct thorough Fire Risk Assessments and lead a growing team. The role involves advising clients on fire safety compliance within new and existing builds, liaising with various stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to fire strategies. Applicants should have at least 10 years of relevant experience, including managing complex projects and maintaining excellent client relationships. A competitive salary is offered, reflecting the role's seniority and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years PQE in fire safety engineering.
• Experience with External Wall Risk Assessments and design fire strategies.
• Ability to conduct thorough Fire Risk Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal and external Fire Risk Assessments.
• Advise clients on fire safety compliance.
• Lead a growing team and report to the Delivery Director.

Skills

Team leadership

Fire safety compliance

Pragmatic decision making

Client liaison

Education

IEng, CEng or F/MIFireE

Job description

Complete internal and external Fire Risk Assessments both visual and fully intrusive. Advice

clients on fire safety compliance within existing and new build schemes and work with multi

disciplinary team in developing complex designs.

Role Requirements:

Work with and lead aspects of a growing team, reporting directly to Delivery Director.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years PQE
• External Wall Risk Assessments
• Retrospective and design fire strategies
• Compartmentation Surveys
• Large and small refurbishment and re-cladding projects
• Member of IFE
• IEng, CEng or F/MIFireE

Skills, Knowledge and Understanding:

• Liaise closely with Clients, Contractors, Developers, Clerk of Works and other key stakeholders.
• Undertake Risk Assessments in line with current legislation.
• Advise clients of pragmatic, cost-effective solutions to mitigate risk where possible.
• Assist in the growth, development and structure of a small team, drawing upon team leadership skills and experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; decision making based on a clear fire engineering analysis.

Clients:

• Contractors and Developers.
• Principally Local Authorities, Housing Associations and other Clients.

General:

• Comply with, or improve upon, our Clients’ Key Performance Indicators.
• Working with and developing a Quality Management System. Report on a regular basis on status of projects and update Fee Projections.
• Assist the Director in Charge with Business Development, cultivating new and existing Clients to promote our Building Surveying service offering.
• Assist the client in RAG assessing their stock to understand their potential liabilities.
• Review information relating to fire safety that the client has accrued for their buildings to date and advise them of its suitability.
• Conduct Fire Risk Assessments both internally and externally in-line with current industry guidance and compile a detailed report.
• Provide CPD to clients, making them aware of their obligations as building owners.
• Peer review reports from other Fire Engineers where requested.
• Work with the project team to produce cost-effective, pragmatic remedial solutions where possible.
• Attend client/resident meetings when required to explain reports that have been issued and the implications of the findings.
• Produce Fire strategies, fire safety management plans, planning statement, fire statements, assist with BSR applications, review design drawings and technical data sheets.
• Work with the project team to compile the ER’s.
• Liaise closely with the Clerk of Works and the contractor and carry out compliance checks of the works as they progress.
• Attend site progress meetings when required.
• Assist with updating and creating new templates; support wider fire engineering team as required.