Purpose
- To provide a very high level of service to our customers across all fire engineering sectors
- To liaise with clients, manage projects from inception to completion
- To mentor graduate fire engineers and review fire engineering work prepared by others
General Responsibilities / Specific Dutie
- sProvide continuous, high-quality fire engineering services to our customers, including but not limited to
- :Develop fire safety strategies and associated mark-ups for various buildings and infrastructure project
- sProvide advisory support and carry out site visits during the construction stag
- ePrepare assessment reports of external wall system
- sPrepare other technical engineering analysis such as CFD and evacuation modelling, using programs such as FDS/PyroSim, Pathfinde
- rThird party reviews and design verificatio
- nHave a clear understanding of fire safety issues and provide well supported fire engineered solutions through the selection of appropriate methods and tool
- sBe familiar with relevant legislation and design guidance such as Approved Document B (ADB), BS 9999, BS 9991 and BS 797
- 4Identify new work opportunities with clients and other professionals, engage actively with potential clients and prepare / review fee proposal letter
- sManage projects from inception to completion and be responsible for the associated invoicin
- gWork reliably, professionally and effectively with others (internally and externally), manage time effectively (including regularly filling in timesheets) and operate within the limits of competenc
- yWork within a team environment and be able to instruct (Graduate) fire engineers and support staff in their work as well as to provide support to directors and associates when require
- dProvide support, supervision, training, mentoring and guidance to staff within their remit of control (i.e. Graduate Fire Engineer
- )Help to drive the technical development of the fire engineering team, working in cooperation with other senior engineer
- sEnsure company systems and policies are followed and assist with the development and continued improvement of these (e.g. internal ISO 9001 procedures, templates, or similar
- )Ensure that records are maintained to determine that the company's Quality Procedures, service levels and contractual requirements are being me
- tMaintain and manage strong client relationships and identify business development opportunitie
- sManage external collaborators working on project
- sContribute to sustainable development and the evolution of the fire engineering disciplin
- eContribute to the development of the company so as to enhance its reputation by attending or organising conferences, panels, seminars, CPD session
- sUndertake other duties within the competence of the post holder, as may be reasonably required from time to tim
- eDischarge professional duties with honesty, integrity, impartiality and objectivit
- yAssist the Director of Fire Engineering in making strategic decision
- sContribute to and work within the allocated budge
- tBe aware of the financial performance of the office and take responsibility for meeting target
- sIn conjunction with senior staff, be aware of all fee quotes issued, communicate regularly with all persons responsible and facilitate delegation where necessar
- yGive external training and technical presentations to clients, students and other members of the industr
y
Qualifications / Accreditatio
- nsA Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering (mechanical, structural, civil or similar fiel
- d)A Postgraduate fire engineering qualification (certificate, diploma or Master
- s)Have achieved full membership with the IFE (Institution of Fire Engineers) and working towards or have achieved Chartersh
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Competenc
- iesAt least four years of experience in fire safety engineer
- ingExtremely passionate about fire saf
- etyConfident communicator, good customer service ski
- llsSelf-motivated, able to prioritise and work on own initiative, as well as following instructions and working as part of a t
- eamNumerate and organised with attention to det
- ailProfessional appearance and behavi
- ourFlexible and adaptable to meet customer needs and changing priorit
- iesReliable, punctual, honest and trustwor
thy
Desir
- ableExcellent computer skills, particularly with regards to Microsoft Word / Outlook and Blueb
