Clearpath Recruitment are looking for a Permanent Lead Fire Engineer for our Client in Cheltenham to start as soon as possible. THE ROLE: Our client is a specialised fire safety consultancy firm servicing a diverse range of clients and sectors throughout the UK & Ireland. They are looking for proactive and experienced Senior Fire Engineers to join the team. You will be part of a medium sized organisation with a family feel, one that believes strongly in supporting equality, diversity and inclusion. They believe in creating a workplace environment that is open and inclusive and want all locations to be in a happy and motivational environment where all employees can be themselves. The company values are people, quality and integrity.It is of upmost importance that our engineers have a good work-life balance, so they will go the extra mile to ensure that workloads are achievable within regular working hours. Likewise, are committed to supporting CPD to enable engineers to progress within the industry. RESPONSIBILITIES: Production of fee proposals, fire strategy reports and other relevant documentation as and when required. Attend Client meetings, conduct site surveys and inspections and communicate the intended fire strategy to the design team and client through phone calls, emails and meetings as appropriate. Reviewing architectural drawings to determine potential fire strategy approval risks and opportunities to add value. Calculations of evacuation times - Means of Escape Analysis. Computational Evacuation Modelling Analysis. Solve, with support, fire engineering calculations including radiant heat, smoke control and occupant evacuations. Third Party Review/Design Verification. Assessment and understanding of the main UK fire safety legislation and standards applied to buildings. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Our client is looking for people with strong technical and analytical skills, but are also looking for the following qualities: A creatively geared person who can understand risk and provide solutions. A self-starter who is driven by results. Someone who takes personal pride in the quality of their work. You must be pro-active and enthusiastic. A basis of understanding commercial management and resourcing. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Team player who is willing to support and share knowledge with colleagues in the office. You must be able to demonstrate a real passion for your work. KEY REQUIREMENTS: A degree in Fire Engineering or equivalent Engineering discipline. Minimum 3 years experience working as a Fire Engineer within a Fire Safety Engineering team with some basic project management experience. IFE Membership (MIFireE or AIFireE). A thorough understanding of ADB, BS 9999 and BS 9991. Working knowledge of regulatory controls and a proven ability to develop and implement fire engineered design solutions in the built environment. BENEFITS: Competitive salary dependent on experience and location. Enrolment to company bonus scheme, paid twice annually. Hybrid working policy with a real focus on work/life balance. 33 days annual leave inc. bank holidays Currently trialling a 9-day fortnight where employees get every other Friday off with no expectation to make up the hours! Flexible working: 8 hour working day structured to suit individual employees between the hours of 7am-8pm. Enrolment to company pension scheme, 5% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution. Annual professional subscriptions paid. Study support available for CPD and relevant training. Discretionary bonus scheme paid twice a year. Employee Referral Scheme we pay you a bonus for every Fire Engineer you recommend to us, who then becomes an employee of our business. Participation in monthly wellbeing challenge via Pacer, with cash prizes of up to 150 per month. Access to?the company Private Healthcare Scheme Access to an EAP with 24/7 responses from doctors & healthcare professionals Become part of a fantastic team that believes in positivity, autonomy and being judged on results. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate so if you have the right qualities and qualifications required, then please send Kevin your up to date CV on the link provided. TPBN1_UKTJ
Job Title
Lead Fire Engineer