About the role

We are looking for a talented and ambitious Fire Engineering specialist to join our rapidly growing, dynamic multi-disciplinary consultancy. This is an excellent time to join the company in a pivotal role developing the fire engineering capability from its inception.

Working across a variety of sectors we envisage you will carry out detailed fire engineering design and analysis, fire hazard identification and fire risk assessment, smoke control design and smoke plume modelling and develop computer simulations of fire dynamics and fire spread. It is therefore imperative that you have a proven track record of project delivery, together with notable projects across a variety of sectors.

Client care and repeat business are intrinsic to the role you will need to demonstrate proven experience of wining work and ideally bring with you a new set of client contacts.

A prerequisite to the role is experience in developing, recruiting and leading a team of people. We are looking for an exceptional individual who can shape and develop the Fire Engineering offering for the company.

Principal responsibilities and accountabilities

• Authoring Fire Strategies including balance recommendation of passive and active provisions to achieve compliant and safe solution
• To undertake fire safety design on projects across a variety of sectors with an excellent understanding of regulatory requirements and relevant standards
• Responsible for assisting in the delivery of project to meet budget, time-frame and quality targets, meeting or exceeding client expectations
• Maintain good relationships with Client's key representative, and contribute to the marketing / networking of the company to potential customers
• Help generate new and repeat business from both internal and external client.
• Undertake design checks and reviews in accordance with company procedures
• Rise / promote the level of technical excellence relating to fire engineering within the company
• Contribute to the overall team development and growth through strategic inputs, bringing market intelligence, skill development, mentoring and bringing required talent
• To operate autonomously and/or as team leader
• Delivery of fire management audits of client properties by reviewing evidence which demonstrates compliance
• Assisting in the development of further fire related opportunities through technical articles, speaking opportunities and bid support
• Enquiry/bid management, PQQ and tender production
• Financial reporting including cost of further works reporting, fee monitoring / fee targets
• Keep informed of design trends, competitor innovation and advance in techniques
• Qualified to degree level in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering or similar (Accredited by the Institution of Fire Engineers) with relevant experience
• Recognised professional membership of Fire Engineering Institution
• Eligible to pass criteria for security clearance and airside pass applications
• Full UK Driving Licence

Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• Life assurance scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance
• Professional development