Fire Engineer - Belfast

PartB Group; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable fire engineering consultancy is seeking fire engineers to manage and deliver fire engineering projects. The role involves conducting fire risk assessments, presenting reports, and working closely with clients. Candidates should possess a degree in fire engineering and ideally have 2 years of relevant experience. This role offers a supportive environment with excellent benefits, including flexible work arrangements and generous holidays.

Benefits

9-Day Fortnight

27 days plus bank holidays

Company credit card

Mental health support

Electric car scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in fire engineering design within a consultancy environment.
• Ability to demonstrate previous application of UK fire design guidance/codes.

Responsibilities

• Manage fire engineering projects.
• Conduct fire risk assessments on various structures.
• Present findings and reports.
• Work with clients to fulfill project needs.
• Promote technical excellence and company values.

Skills

Fire safety legislation knowledge

Report writing skills

Communication skills

Project management

Collaborative teamwork

Analytical skills

Education

BEng/BSc in Fire Engineering

Job description

We're looking for fire engineers to enhance the team structure within the Ireland region

Fire Engineers manage and deliver fire engineering projects to clients. You'll present findingsthrough reports and also peer review reports from other members of the technical team, playing a vital part in the technical side of the business.

You will provide fire engineering input as part of a collaborative team on projects locally, nationally and internationally. You will be expected to implement and investigate appropriate legislation and design guidance for use on your projects, while learning to understand the total fire engineering concept: from the client brief through to construction and operation. You will be expected to receive and manage various tasks delegated to you by your Line Manager and take a lead role in project management responsibilities on projects and research initiatives, while learning about business development and building a network of colleagues both internally and externally.

It is anticipated that you will work to raise the commercial profile of the Fire Engineering practice, both internally and externally, by promoting the PartB innovative approach and excellent level of delivery and client care.

You will have a minimum of a degree in a fire engineering discipline with ideally 2 years' fire engineering design experience within a reputable UK-based fire engineering consultancy. A comprehensive understanding and the ability to competently demonstrate the previous application of UK fire design guidance/codes is essential.

You need to be a confident, strong communicator with the ability to make decisions as you will not only be dealing with clients on a daily basis, but other construction professionals, colleagues and peers via all modes of communication, including phone and video conferencing, email and in person.

Main Duties

• Delivery and management of fire engineering projects
• Fire risk assessments to a wide range of structures and risk groups
• Presentation of findings, reports and workshops
• Working individually and part of a team to win or deliver projects
• Outward-facing role working directly with clients to fulfil their needs
• Communicate and promote core values throughout the company
• Responsible for the promotion of quality throughout the company
• Promote and ensure technical excellence
• Provide technical guidance and provide advice for clients as appropriate
• Provide technical advice to employees and associates of the company

Key Skills & Requirements

• BEng/BSc degree for 3 years, or appropriate experience
• MIFireE/GIFireE/FRM Accreditation
• Ideally 2 years' experience in a consultancy or similar environment
• Extensive knowledge and experience of UK fire safety legislation and standards
• Experience with Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland fire safety guidance and legislation ideal
• Extensive experience delivering fire engineered solutions for UK-based projects
• Clear understanding of the total fire concept - from client brief through to construction and operation
• Possess excellent report writing and communication skills - be collaborative, creative and engaging
• Ability to multi-task - you will be required to work on multiple projects concurrently, working to tight deadlines and juggling multiple demands
• Proven ability to work remotely both individually and as part of a team

Rewards

We'll reward your hard work with brilliant benefits, including:

• 9-Day Fortnight, with every second Friday OFF (following successful completion of 6-month probation)
• Generous holidays: 27 days + bank holidays + period between Christmas and new year
• Company credit card
• Confidential mental health support for you and your family, should you ever need it
• Electric car scheme (and many more)

About Us

PartB is an Equal Opportunities Employer.We believe the best work is done when a diverse group of people work together. It's never our intention to discriminate on background, gender, belief, race, colour, age, disability or sexuality. Every candidate is assessed on their merits and suitability for the role. We believe in paying people what they are worth and we actively seek to create a culture of respect, wellbeing, understanding and kindness.

Full Time

Remote

Degree in a fire engineering discipline and ideally 2 years' fire engineering design experience within a reputable UK-based fire engineering consultancy

We trust our team so when we say flexible work we mean it. Family and wellbeing comes first.

Generous Holidays

27 days holiday allowance, plus bank holidays, and the period between Christmas and New Year paid leave too.

9-Day Fortnight

Every other Friday off with no impact on your salary and no extra working hours expected.

Company Credit Card

Immediate reimbursement for mileage - we don’t expect you to be out of pocket to do your job.

Mental Health Support

24/7 confidential support including in-person counselling for you, should you want it, to keep you at your best.

Annual Bonus

We reward hard work, dedication and motivation with a bonus based on the company’s performance. Given at manager's discretion.

Free access to vouchers across a range of major brands including Starbucks, John Lewis, New Look and more.

Electric Car Scheme

Save up to 40%, plus you’ll get a brand new car, charger, insurance, servicing, maintenance, breakdown and the first 5,000 miles free.

Every member of our team has their own comprehensive, low excess, MHD (medical health disregarded) policy.

At every stage of your career, we’ll provide professional mentoring, monthly CPDsupport delivered during work time, plus, we’ll fund professional memberships, including Chartership.