Associate Fire Engineer

calfordseaden is a leading multi-disciplinary construction and property consultancy. We provide a comprehensive range of services across the built environment, including Architecture, Building Information Management (BIM), Building Safety, Engineering, Fire Safety, Health and Safety, Surveying, Sustainability, and more.

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Shape safer spaces and build a brilliant career with us

Associate Fire Engineer

Location: London/Hybrid

Hours: Full time

Are you ready to take the next big step in your Fire Engineering career? We’re looking for a talented and driven Associate Fire Engineer to join our expanding team – someone with strong technical know-how, a passion for safety and a desire to lead from the front.

This is more than a technical role – it’s a career defining opportunity to influence high-profile projects, lead a growing team and work at the heart of our multi-disciplinary consultancy committed to delivering smarter, safer buildings across the UK

You will be;

As Associate Fire Engineer you’ll be providing Fire Safety Consultation and developing Fire Safety Strategy for a variety of projects in Built Environment. From concept to completion, you’ll be;

• Acting as the go-to contact for Clients providing Fire Safety Engineering services, communicating effectively to foster strong client relationships;
• Co-ordinating and managing project teams in delivering Fire Safety Services on time, in budget, to scope and keeps up to date with billing
• Providing specialised technical input to the project
• Managing and mentoring a dedicated team of Fire Engineers, guiding junior talent and signing off on key deliverables
• Presenting complex technical solutions to clients
• Contributing to business development, fee proposals and the continued growth of our team
• Managing budgets
• Proactively coordinating with other disciplines on project work and through engineering networks

You will need;

Qualifications:

• Fire Engineering qualification or a relevant Engineering degree.
• Member of IFE and achieved or working towards achieving CEng.

Experience:

• Minimum 6 years of experience in practicing Fire Engineering in the UK market
• Management experience in either projects, people or budgets or the desire to develop in this area

Knowledge:

• Good knowledge and understanding of all aspects of Fire Safety Engineering such as fire behavior design, radiation calculations, smoke ventilation system and evacuation parameters applicable for utilising computer modelling tools.
• Relevant experience with knowledge of the CIBSE Guide E, SFPE Handbook, Smoke Control Association guidance documents and British Standards i.e. BS 7974 series is preferred, but knowledge in other standards such as NFPA, IBC is welcomed.
• Sound knowledge of Fire Engineering, building construction (RIBA Stages, contracts), and building services.
• Strong grasp of national and local Fire Safety regulations and construction risk management.
• Experience leading projects across sectors from design to handover.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and presentational skills.
• Strong organisational ability.
• IT literacy with proficiency in the use of a range of design software such as MS Office, Bluebeam, AutoCAD and BIM.
• A full and detailed knowledge of Fire Engineering, building construction and good understanding of building contracts and appointments.
• Produce written reports in good English and where appropriate use technical language.
• Proficient with financial information.

What we offer

People are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we invest in them at every stage of their career. We are proud to hold the Investors in People Gold award, which we believe demonstrates our commitment to nurturing our people. Structured Apprenticeships and work experience opportunities are available across the organisation to support those at the beginning of their careers. We also have career development pathways to help you understand and structure your professional development.

We provide a range of benefits including hybrid working, the option to buy and sell annual leave, enhanced annual leave for long service, sponsorship for qualifications, a recruitment referral bonus scheme, enhanced family leave policies, an employee assistance programme, and more!

Who we are

We’re a multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy with offices in Orpington, London, Birmingham, Essex, Cambridge, and Hampshire. With 80 years of experience of delivering award-winning projects across all major sectors, we’re committed to making a positive difference in the communities we serve.

Our vision is to be identified as a trusted client advisor; national in reach, local in service, and selected for our quality and expertise in the built environment. Our brilliant team consists of individuals who are passionate about delivering the best results and continuously demonstrate why our clients choose us to help bring their projects to life.

Our values are integral in everything we do. They shape the way we work with clients and each other. Our values are:

• Collaboration – Being one team and supporting each other to achieve the best results and maximise our potential.
• Authenticity – Being true to ourselves and others and celebrating our differences.
• Giving Back – Recognizing and embracing the need for our work to have a positive social impact.
• Excellence – Striving to be up with the best and at the forefront of what we do.
• Support – Providing investment, encouragement and support to bring out the best in our People.
• Integrity – Being honest and doing the right thing

calfordseaden is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to supporting the principles of equality of opportunity in employment, training, and service delivery.