Fire Engineer (Remote) [JPC-72]
1 day ago
Bury
Overview: Complete internal and external Fire Risk Assessments both visual and fully intrusive. Advise clients on fire safety compliance within existing and new build schemes and work with a multi disciplinary team in developing complex designs. Role Requirements: Work with and lead aspects of a growing team, reporting directly to the Delivery Director. Experience: • Minimum 5 years PQE, • External Wall Risk Assessments, • Retrospective and design fire strategies, • Compartmentation Surveys, • Large and small refurbishment and re-cladding projects, • Fire Protection Work, • Member of IFE, • Working towards C Build E, CEng, IEng Skills, Knowledge and Understanding: • Liaise closely with Clients, Contractors, Developers, Clerk of Works and other key stakeholders., • Undertake Risk Assessments in line with current legislation., • Advise clients of pragmatic, cost-effective solutions to mitigate risk where possible., • Assist in the growth, development and structure of a small team, drawing upon team leadership skills and experience., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; decision making based on a clear fire engineering analysis. Clients: • Contractors and Developers., • Principally Local Authorities, Housing Associations and other Clients. General: • Comply with, or improve upon, our Clients' Key Performance Indicators., • Working with and developing a Quality Management System and report on a regular basis on the status of projects and update Fee Projections., • Assist the Director in Charge with Business Development, cultivating new and existing Clients to promote our Building Surveying service offering. Fire Engineering: • Assist the client in RAG assessing their stock to understand their potential liabilities., • Review information relating to fire safety that the client has accrued for their buildings to date and advise them of its suitability., • Conduct Fire Risk Assessments both internally and externally in-line with current industry guidance and compile a detailed report., • Provide CPD to clients, making them aware of their obligations as building owners., • Peer review reports from other Fire Engineers where requested., • Work with the project team to produce cost-effective, pragmatic remedial solutions where possible., • Attend client/resident meetings when required to explain reports that have been issued and the implications of the findings., • Produce Fire strategies, fire safety management plans, planning statement, fire statements, assist with BSR applications, review design drawings and technical data sheets., • Work with the project team to compile the ER's., • Liaise closely with the Clerk of Works and the contractor and carry out compliance checks of the works as they progress., • Attend site progress meetings when required., • Assist with updating and creating new templates; support the wider fire engineering team as required. Rewards and Benefits: • Competitive salary, • Discretionary bonus incentive, • Pension contributions, • Private medical insurance, • 28 days holiday (incl. Bank Holidays), • 3-4 days during Xmas period, • 1 day off for birthday Salary: £80-90,000 per annum