Senior Fire Engineer

Building Design Practice is looking to appoint a Senior Fire Engineer who is eager to advance their career within a dynamic and innovative multi-sector practice. This role offers the chance to work as part of a national team of design professionals, delivering fire engineering solutions across a diverse range of sectors, including Cities & Development, Commercial, Energy, Residential, and Transportation.

The Senior Fire Engineer Role

As a Senior Fire Engineer, you will:

• Work in a variety of sectors from residential buildings to rail transportation and new energy facilities.
• Manage multiple engineering projects from inception through to delivery, ensuring compliance with fire safety standards and codes.
• Support project delivery within time and budget constraints.
• Stay updated with current regulations and legislation.
• Develop and implement fire engineering solutions, ensuring the delivery of comprehensive fire engineering strategies.
• Assess fire-related risks in projects, collaborating to mitigate them effectively.
• Review and comment on the quality of fire safety installations.
• Undertake tenders for new work.
• Prepare detailed reports, participate in design team meetings, and liaise with client representatives as needed.

Requirements

• An engineering degree, preferably in fire engineering, or a postgraduate qualification in fire engineering (other backgrounds considered).
• Proven track record of successfully delivering fire safety projects, with experience in other sectors considered.
• Strong experience working with various fire standards, including BS9999, NFPA 130, BS9992, and EN45545.
• Customer and end-user centric approach, fostering this philosophy within the team.
• Ability to work towards chartered fire engineer status.
• Flexible approach to the working environment.
• Willingness to travel is advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £70,000.
• Opportunity to work in a wide range of sectors, including prestigious projects across the UK.
• Comprehensive development programme, including support towards chartership.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment within a national team of professionals.

If you are a Senior Fire Engineer looking to further your career in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment, we would love to hear from you. To discuss this role, explore other career options, or talk about career progression and alternative positions, please get in touch with Chris van Aurich at Brandon James.