Details:
- Salary: £60,000 - 90,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Manchester Greater Manchester
- Date: 1 month ago
Description:
Principal Fire Engineer
Location: Remote - Manchester Preferred, other locations considered
Salary: £65,000 - £90,000 D.O.E (Salary is flexible dependant on the seniority)
Company Profile
A specialist Engineering Consultancy, leading the way in Fire Safety Services in the built environment.
They are dedicated to providing full spectrum, lifecycle fire engineering services for building projects, from feasibility to occupation and beyond.
They deliver pragmatic solutions, innovative designs, and comprehensive advice.
This includes fire safety strategy design, fire engineering analysis, fire safety audit, external wall fire safety, risk assessment and building safety case services.
Job Profile
This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding fire safety consultancy and lead the North-West Fire Engineering Team.
You main function will be leading the Regional Fire Engineering team.
Duties:
Managing P&L and general financial performance of the team including debt management
Contribution to growth and recruitment of the team as necessary
Wellbeing and development of the staff within the team
Managing technical delivery of the work within the team
Assisting in undertaking administrative work as necessaryThe primary service delivery of the Fire Engineering Division is as follows:
Fire Safety Strategy Design & Development (Fire Strategy, Fire Statement, etc.)
External Wall Fire Safety (FRAEW, Remediation, etc.)
Fire Engineering Analysis & Assessment (CFD, Evacuation Modelling, etc.)
Expert Services (Advisory, Witness, etc.)
Fire Safety Audits
Peer Review
Safety Case
Skills & Attributes:
Qualification to at least Level 6 (BEng or BSc)
Strong experience working with fire standards including but not limited to BS9999, BS9991, BS7974, etc.
Understanding of current and upcoming fire safety legislation and guidance in the UK
Strong technical delivery capability including a strong record of successfully delivered fire strategies
Strong experience leading and managing complex projects
Membership of IFE or equivalent
Achieved or ability to work towards chartered fire engineer
Experience with business development and building client relationships
Pro-active and ambitious mindset
Experience with line management and development of team members
Experience with CFD modelling would be preferable
Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday
Core hours are 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, however flexible working hours are available
Benefits:
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Flexible working (role is currently remote-based but there are regular in-person work/CPD days as well as monthly team socials)
Private medical insurance (subject to role)
Other perks and benefits available