Fire Engineering Consultant

Salary 70,000 - 95,000

Remote - UK Home Based

Search People are working with a national Fire Risk Management Consultancy to recruit an experienced and qualified Fire Engineering Consultant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well respected consultancy who have a very people focussed approach to their staff and clients.

You will be required to undertake Fire Safety Engineering work, to include supporting design projects. This will mainly involve desktop reviews of design projects on the initial stages and supporting the fire safety discipline within the business. You will work predominantly within the building sector, although opportunities to support other sectors may arise from time-to-time, considering the multidisciplinary nature of our business.

Responsibilities will include:

Responsible for undertaking and producing fire strategies, fire design reviews, fire strategy reviews, fire risk assessments, fire safety management reviews, building key working relationships, and assisting in promoting a positive health and safety culture.

Experience of carrying out complex Fire Risk Assessments to a high standard.

Compile FRA reports using the on-line reporting system

Excellent knowledge of current fire safety practices, codes and guides, fire safety management and fire risk assessment Provide fire safety engineering support to clients across the UK

An understanding of Building Services Engineering and interdisciplinary design through all stages of the design process

Maintain an expert knowledge of fire safety engineering and fire risk management

Work with CFD modellers, regarding inputs/outputs and geometries, or use CFD packages, to ensure a positive outcome from the model for the client

Assessment and understanding of the main British fire safety legislation and standards applied to buildings, such as Approved Document B (AD B), BS9999, BS7974;

Risk Based Interpretation and Application of these fire safety documents as well as other Codes of Practice

Offer knowledge, experience and support other fire risk assessors across the business

Strong quantitative and analytical skills and the ability to actively identify and pursue innovative and sustainable solutions to problems.

Deal with technical issues from specific contracts and assignments

Training mentoring and monitoring of fire safety consultants.

Maintain and develop excellent client relationships and ensure high level of service is delivered.

Ensure Fire Risk Assessment reports are completed correctly and assist other consultants where necessary to ensure excellent levels of diligence across the business.

Fire Risk Assessor audits

Knowledge, Experience and qualifications required:

3 years + experience in a relevant fire safety role

Relevant Fire Engineering qualification

Membership of a recognised fire institution - Graduate or Member of IFE/IFSM

Demonstrable experience of the use and application of fire safety engineering to a range of buildings.

Chartered status, or willingness to work toward achieving this, desirable

Understanding of fire safety requirements within UK Building Regulations & ADB, British Standards (e.g. BS 9999, 9991) and other relevant codes of practice

An understanding and working knowledge of quantified analytical techniques (e.g. smoke control calculations and thermal radiation analyses)

An understanding of Building Services Engineering and interdisciplinary design through all stages of the design process

An appreciation of the importance of complementary specialisms such computer modelling, structural engineering and Building Services in the design of buildings,

Full UK driving licence

This is an excellent opportunity responsible for supporting the company with all aspects of health, safety and environment and contributing to the Health & Safety culture across the business. The opportunity offers a competitive salary and excellent company benefits.

If you are interested in the role please apply now or contact us for an informal conversation about this and other opportunities we are currently recruiting.