Job Description
As a Principle Fire Engineer, you will be responsible for fire engineering covering building compliance and certification for Portakabin building solutions.
This role involves providing expert advice to internal teams on fire safety matters, developing guidance, tools, systems, and governance to support business units with efficient execution in line with central policies.
You will also support the Technical Compliance Manager with SME knowledge that may feed into national and/or European regulatory consultations and work with industry trade associations.
The successful candidate can be based anywhere in the UK but will need to be in the York office at least once a month and during the induction period.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure Portakabin building solutions comply with relevant fire safety regulations and standards.
* Prepare validation documentation, including reports or presentations, for substantiation of the solutions.
* Provide support to commercial teams in evaluating the Portakabin building solution offers to identify potential fire hazards.
* Assess the fire resistance and reaction to fire requirements of buildings and structures.
* Develop fire strategy reports and recommendations.
* Conduct fire safety training programs for internal teams.
* Develop educational materials and resources.
* Investigate the causes of fires and analyse the damage to the modular building structure.
* Collect evidence and prepare detailed reports.
Requirements:
* Specialist knowledge and understanding of existing and emerging technology and its application.
* Knowledge of European and sector legislation and standards.
* The ability to prioritise complex work with competing deadlines.
* Experience in the application of building regulations and other relevant fire safety design guidance.
* A degree in a relevant subject and evidence of continuous professional development.
* Professional accreditation.
About Us:
Portakabin is a leading provider of modular buildings for hire and sale, as well as supplying refurbished buildings and construction site accommodation. We deliver building solutions for organisations of any size across various sectors.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. We are users of the disability confident scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.