- Provide technical leadership for assigned projects and ensure successful delivery
- Lead Fire Systems and Safety Engineering designs, feasibility studies, onsite surveys, snagging assessments, and validation of project assurance documentation
- Evaluate staff technical competence and identify training and mentoring needs
- Manage team-member development and performance
- Lead technical delivery of complex projects, ensuring client satisfaction and effective project management
- Drive standardization and automation of service offerings
- Develop technical client relationships and support business development and new-work acquisition
- Conduct design checks and reviews before project submission
- Plan resource requirements and delivery strategies for assigned projects
- Identify business opportunities and contribute to bids and tenders
- Maintain client relationships and lead marketing and networking of Arcadis services
- Contribute to skill-building, mentoring, and talent acquisition strategies
- Raise technical excellence within the fire engineering discipline
- Contribute to sustainable development, NetZero, and environmental initiatives
- Generate repeat business and promote Arcadis’ full suite of capabilities
Requirements
- BEng/BSc Degree in Safety and Fire Engineering; MEng/MSc preferred
- 20+ years of design experience across mobility, building, and infrastructure projects
- Proven experience independently leading and managing complex design projects
- Membership with the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE)
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
- Recognized technical authority in Fire Systems and Safety Engineering
- Experience delivering solutions for London Underground, Network Rail, D&B Contractors, and other high-profile stakeholders
- In-depth knowledge of fire systems engineering, including installations, commissioning, and validation of safety-critical designs
- Strong understanding of relevant fire safety codes, standards, and regulations
- Proven stakeholder management skills
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously within multidisciplinary teams
- Significant commercial experience preparing proposals, tenders, and business strategies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong leadership capabilities, including managing geographically dispersed teams
- Experience delivering projects in 3D BIM environments and familiarity with common data environments such as ProjectWise
- Flexibility to travel within the UK and abroad for project-related work
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in Fire Systems and Safety Engineering, with a strong focus on project leadership, client relationship management, and technical excellence. Proven ability to manage complex design projects while ensuring compliance with fire safety codes and standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Fire Systems Engineering
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Chartered Engineer (CEng)
- 3D BIM Experience
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Design Experience
- Safety Engineering
- Feasibility Studies
- Project Assurance Documentation
- Fire Safety Codes
- Installations
- Commissioning
- Validation of Designs
- Proposal Preparation
- Business Strategy Development
Soft Skills
- Leadership
- Mentoring
- Communication
- Team Development
- Client Relationship Management
Certifications & Qualifications
- BEng/BSc Degree in Safety and Fire Engineering
- MEng/MSc Preferred
- Membership with the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE)
Industry Keywords
- NetZero Initiatives
- Environmental Initiatives
- London Underground
- Network Rail
- D&B Contractors
Tools & Technologies
- ProjectWise
- Common Data Environments
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Fire Safety Engineering Lead in London employer: Jobtailor
As a Client Services Coordinator at our dynamic company, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. We offer comprehensive training, opportunities for advancement, and a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a healthy work-life balance and the chance to engage with diverse clients, making every day rewarding and meaningful.
