Intermediate fire engineer

Job Description

INTERMEDIATE FIRE ENGINEER – Job Description


London / Remote


Assist to complete internal and external Fire Risk Assessments both visual and fully intrusive.

Advise clients on fire safety compliance within existing and new build schemes.


Duties

Work with and lead aspects of a growing team, reporting directly to the Senior Fire Engineer.


Clients

Principally Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Tier One Contractors / House-builders.


EXPERIENCE (MINIMUM 5-10 YEARS PQE)

* Understanding of External Wall Risk Assessments
* Type 1-4 FRA’s
* Compartmentation Surveys
* Large and small refurbishment and re-cladding projects
* Fire Protection Work
* Working Towards
* MIFire E
* MIFSM
* C Build E MCABE
* CEng


Rewards 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
* Professional subscriptions


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.
* General
* Comply with, or improve upon, client's Key Performance Indicators.
* Work with and develop a Quality Management System. Report on a regular basis on the status of projects and update Fee Projections.


Fire Risk Assessment

* 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.
* Assist in conducting Fire Risk Assessments both internally and externally in line with current industry guidance and compile a detailed report.
* Work with the project team to produce cost-effective, pragmatic remedial solutions where possible.


Remedial Works

* Work with the project team to compile the ER’s.
* Peer review the contractors' proposals.
* 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.