At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage fire protection works on major infrastructure projects and ensure compliance.
- Company: Join a leading tier 1 contractor with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, long-term contract, and opportunity for career growth.
- Other info: Work on exciting projects until June 2033 with a dynamic team.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on critical infrastructure while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Fire Engineering or related field and experience in fire protection.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Are you a Fire Protection Engineer with experience of working on major infrastructure projects for tier 1 contractors?
Rate: £550 - £650 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: Full-time site based - Braitrim House, Westgate, South Ruislip & Copthall
Contract: Long-term contract until June 2033
We're recruiting an experienced Fire Protection Engineer to support the delivery of a major infrastructure programme across multiple assets. This is a senior site delivery role focused on managing the installation, coordination and quality of Passive & Structural Fire Protection works from design through to handover.
Responsibilities
- Manage the delivery of Passive & Structural Fire Protection works across allocated assets.
- Review and coordinate fire protection designs, ensuring solutions are buildable, compliant and certifiable.
- Manage subcontractors, suppliers and specialist installers throughout delivery.
- Carry out quality inspections and ensure Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) are completed and recorded.
- Resolve technical and construction issues during installation.
- Develop construction methodologies, delivery plans, procurement activities and pre-start documentation.
- Coordinate with Asset Leads, Design, Engineering, QA, Commercial, Planning and wider MEP teams, while maintaining effective stakeholder engagement with clients, subcontractors and delivery partners.
- Monitor programme, productivity and site progress, identifying risks, opportunities and efficiencies.
- Maintain accurate site records, daily diaries and manage non-conformances.
- Be fully conversant with subcontractor contract conditions, assist in developing project-specific subcontract conditions and manage subcontractor accounts alongside the QS team.
Essential Experience
- Proven experience delivering Passive & Structural Fire Protection packages from design through construction, testing, commissioning and handover.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Passive Fire Protection
- Fire Stopping
- Fire Doors
- Fire Barriers
- Fire Dampers
- Intumescent Coatings
- Structural Steel Fire Protection
- Compartmentation
- Fire Resistance Ratings
- Smoke Control
- Fire Strategy Drawings
- Design Management experience.
- Experience working on Tier 1 construction or major infrastructure projects.
- Working knowledge of NEC Contracts (Option A preferred).
- Knowledge of CMARK requirements and certification processes.
- Experience coordinating works using Navisworks 3D models.
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing, QA, commissioning and handover processes.
- Experience managing subcontractors and multiple stakeholders on live projects.
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent in Fire Engineering, Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
- CSCS Card.
- SMSTS or SSSTS.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
If you're an experienced Fire Protection Engineer looking for a long-term contract on one of the UK's largest infrastructure programmes, we'd like to hear from you.
Fire Protection Engineer in London employer: Carrington West
Join a leading firm renowned for its commitment to excellence in infrastructure projects, where as a Fire Protection Engineer, you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety and innovation. With competitive rates and a long-term contract until June 2033, you will have ample opportunities for professional growth while working alongside top-tier contractors in a collaborative environment at our site in South Ruislip. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact on major projects while enjoying a supportive atmosphere that values your expertise and contributions.
