Locations: London, Cardiff, Bristol, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, or Birmingham
Salary: £65,000 - £95,000 DOE + Car + Double Annual Bonus
We are recruiting on behalf of a dynamic and forward-thinking multi-disciplinary organisation dedicated to providing innovative solutions across the property lifecycle. They are excited to announce a pivotal new role within their team: Senior Fire Engineer. / Principal . This position offers a unique opportunity to play a significant role in shaping their newly established Building Safety and Fire service, working closely with the existing service lead.
About the Role
This is your chance to make a tangible impact in a fast-evolving sector, tackling challenging problems for existing clients while contributing to expansion into new markets. Their new service will seamlessly integrate with their existing offerings, leveraging a "One Team" approach to deliver comprehensive, interdisciplinary solutions. With a robust pipeline of existing building safety and fire work, this role offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and professional development.
You’ll influence every stage of the property lifecycle—from buying and leasing to designing, building, operating, maintaining, upgrading, retrofitting, and selling—all while helping to advance the standards of building safety and fire services.
This is a critical opportunity to contribute to the future of fire safety within the framework of the Building Safety Act, the Hackitt Review, and the Grenfell Inquiry.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Engagement and Development:
- Create compelling client proposals.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
- Engage in business development activities to expand the client base.
- Service Delivery:
- Deliver value across the property lifecycle, addressing lender due diligence, planning gateway fire statements, and government funding application management and delivery.
- Provide expert input on services such as:
- Building Safety Act Clerk of Works
- Construction stage fire risk assessments
- Fire safety strategy and Fire Emergency Files
- Fire door, compartmentation, and fire-stopping surveys
- EWS1 forms and Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEW)
- Develop Safety Cases and Safety Case Reports.
- Conduct third-party reviews and monitor projects for compliance and quality.
- Project Management:
- Manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring high-quality delivery.
- Collaborate with other services to provide holistic, multidisciplinary solutions.
What They Are Looking For
They’re seeking an energetic, passionate, and entrepreneurial professional to join them on this exciting journey. The ideal candidate will bring:
- Expertise:
- Proven experience in fire safety, fire engineering, and/or fire science.
- A strong track record of solving complex problems across a range of projects.
- Chartered Engineer status is desirable (support provided to achieve this).
- Client Focus:
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain excellent client relationships.
- Collaboration and Innovation:
- Experience working in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment.
- A passion for innovation and an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Communication Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and effectively.
- Commitment:
- A genuine desire to advance the standards of building safety and fire services.
This role offers an incredible opportunity to be part of a transformative journey, shaping the future of building safety and fire services. You’ll enjoy:
- A competitive salary of £65,000 - £95,000 DOE.
- Additional benefits including a car allowance and a double annual bonus.
- The chance to work with a forward-thinking organisation committed to professional growth and innovation.
- Opportunities to work on diverse and impactful projects across the UK.