Senior Fire Engineer - Belfast

PartB Group; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fire engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to manage projects and provide technical support. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, a degree in fire engineering, and 5-10 years of experience. Responsibilities include overseeing fire engineering design, conducting assessments, and promoting technical excellence. This role offers flexible work and generous benefits, including a 9-day fortnight, 27 days of holiday, and mental health support.

Benefits

9-Day Fortnight

27 days holiday allowance

Company credit card

Confidential mental health support

Electric car scheme

Annual bonus

Qualifications

• Typically 5-10 years' experience in a consultancy or similar environment.
• Extensive knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and standards.
• Experience with Northern Ireland fire safety guidance desirable.

Responsibilities

• Delivery and management of fire engineering projects.
• Conduct fire risk assessments for various structures.
• Present findings and reports to clients.

Skills

Strong communication

Decision-making

Multi-tasking

Collaboration

Technical guidance

Education

MSc in Fire Engineering

BEng/BSc in Fire Engineering

Job description

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

Senior Fire Engineers deliver client projects, provide technical support and help nurture our team. A critical part of the business, you'll oversee and develop the technical capability of the company, contributing to the consulting output and assisting with the overall development 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 4 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

• MSc Fire Engineering degree for 2 years, or BEng/BSc degree for 5 years
• AIFireE (Associate) accreditation, working towards MIFireE (Member)
• Accredited with an appropriate 3rd-party review scheme
• Have IEng or working towards CEng
• Typically 5-10 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
• 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

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 4 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.

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