Fire Engineer

Are you a highly driven and self-motivated Fire Engineer looking for an exciting new challenge? Join a diverse, multi-disciplinary Fire Engineering consultancy in London that is expanding its Fire Engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, where your expertise and innovation will be highly valued.

The Fire Engineer Role

As a Fire Engineer, you will play a key role in producing fire strategies for various building types across multiple sectors. You will be responsible for creating fire statements in line with the London Plan Policy and Gateway One. Additionally, you will negotiate with approval authorities on fire safety designs and proposals, conduct peer reviews of fire engineering calculations, and perform smoke modelling and evacuation analysis using both simple hand calculations and complex CFD modelling. A thorough understanding and application of UK fire safety legislation is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce comprehensive fire strategies for diverse building types.
• Develop fire statements in accordance with London Plan Policy and Gateway One.
• Negotiate with approval authorities on fire safety designs and proposals.
• Conduct peer reviews of fire engineering calculations, including smoke modelling and evacuation analysis.
• Fully understand and apply UK fire safety legislation.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in the Fire Engineering field.
• Broad experience across various projects.
• Member of the Institute of Fire Engineers.
• BEng or CEng in Fire Engineering, or relevant experience.
• Proven experience in a client-engaging environment.
• Familiarity with EWS-1 and PAS 9980 standards.

In Return?

• Circa £50,000 salary.
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Equipment provided (laptop and phone).
• Support towards becoming chartered.

If you are a Fire Engineer considering your career opportunities, 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 Brand James.

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