Head of Fire Engineering

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic Engineering Consultancy business who are looking to recruit a Head of Engineering position on a permanent basis due to growth.

Job Details

Job Title: Head of Fire Engineering
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £60,000 – £80,000
Working Hours: Mon to Fri 37 hours per week
Company Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Contributory pension scheme with life assurance, Employee share scheme, Employee shopping savings portal, Payment of Professional Fees

Overview

The successful candidate will lead a team in delivering high quality, cost-effective, client focused solutions in relation to fire safety.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team in delivering high quality, cost-effective, client focused solutions in relation to fire safety.
• Ensure that company processes and procedures remain fit for purpose by checking and amending as necessary.
• Assist with securing and maintaining new business through the process of bidding and tendering and client-relationship management.
• Manage the Fire Engineering Team and lead a team of professionals.
• Write technical reports.
• Identify possible fire-related risks and reduce or eliminate them.
• Make designs, calculations, sketches and/or diagrams to help prevent fire or fire spread.
• Incorporate fire safety procedures into designs.
• Make recommendations for the materials used in the construction or refurbishment of a building.
• Keep up to date with regulations and legislation.
• Use modelling software.
• Visit project/construction sites to advise on the installation or implementation of the designs.
• Provide advice that feeds into decisions on safe building occupancy levels, fire evacuation plans and so on.
• Liaise with building professionals, local authorities and/or building control professionals if and as required.
• Act as an expert witness in court and judicial proceedings, if required.
• Assist in securing new business by supporting staff submitting fee proposals.
• Ensure that all necessary engineering services advice is available to Clients.
• Ensure team members\’ compliance with the associated administrative functions in accordance with Company policy and procedure.
• Manage the workload within the Fire Engineering Team.
• Ensure client needs are identified through regular consultation, including mobilisation period after securing new contracts.
• Implement quality initiatives applicable to the areas of responsibility covered by the post.

Requirements:

• Education to degree level or equivalent.
• A relevant higher professional qualification in a relevant field.
• Experience of problem solving, organisational development, customer service and staff management.
• Experience of working for or with commercial enterprises.
• Experience of contributing to business and organisational plans and strategy development.
• Experience of major contract bidding activity.
• Experience of operating at a senior level within an organisation.
• An ability to feed into and translate into action the organisation\’s business plan.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and manage a heavy workload.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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