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