Are you ready to take your career to the next level?
This exciting role is perfect for a driven professional looking to make a real impact.
Our client is seeking an I ntermediate Fire Engineer to lead key aspects of a dynamic, growing team within an innovative specialist division, part of a multi-disciplinary professional services firm serving the public housing sector.
If you have at least five years post-qualification experience, this could be the thrilling opportunity you've been waiting for.
This hybrid role offers a mix of on-site and in-house responsibilities , where you'll be pivotal in delivering thorough Fire Risk Assessments, including visual and fully intrusive inspections.
Equally important is your ability to engage confidently with clients, such as Local Authorities and Housing Associations , providing expert advice on fire safety compliance and regulatory standards.
The essential skill set required: Minimum 5 years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) in fire engineering.
Proven expertise conducting External Wall Risk Assessments and Compartmentation Surveys.
Proficiency completing Type 1-4 FRAs and understanding compartmentation in both small and large-scale projects.
Hands-on experience with refurbishment and re-cladding large and smaller projects.
Solid knowledge of fire protection systems and the ability to provide strategic guidance on fire safety measures.
Chartered status, membership of relevant professional bodies or working towards: MIFireE (Member of the Institution of Fire Engineers) MIFSM (Member of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers) C Build E MCABE (Chartered Building Engineer, Member of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers) CEng (Chartered Engineer status).
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.
General: Key Performance Indicators must be complied with, or improved upon.
Working with and developing a Quality Management System.
Report on a regular basis on status of projects and update Fee Projections.
Fire Risk Assessment: 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.
Assist in conducting Fire Risk Assessments both internally and externally inline with current industry guidance and compile a detailed report.
Work with the project team to produce cost effective, pragmatic remedial solutions where possible.
Remedial Works: Work with the project team to compile the ER's.
Peer review the contractors proposals.
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.
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