Senior Fire Engineer Job Manchester area,England UK,Engineering

To provide a very high level of service to our customers across all fire engineering sectors
To liaise with clients, manage projects from inception to completion
To mentor graduate fire engineers and review fire engineering work prepared by others

General Responsibilities / Specific Dutie

sProvide continuous, high-quality fire engineering services to our customers, including but not limited to
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Develop fire safety strategies and associated mark‑ups for various buildings and infrastructure project
sProvide advisory support and carry out site visits during the construction stag
ePrepare assessment reports of external wall system
sPrepare other technical engineering analysis such as CFD and evacuation modelling, using programs such as FDS/Pyro Sim, Pathfinde
rThird party reviews and design verificatio
nHave a clear understanding of fire safety issues and provide well supported fire engineered solutions through the selection of appropriate methods and tool
sBe familiar with relevant legislation and design guidance such as Approved Document B (ADB), BS 9999, BS 9991 and BS 797
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Identify new work opportunities with clients and other professionals, engage actively with potential clients and prepare / review fee proposal letter
sManage projects from inception to completion and be responsible for the associated invoicin
gWork reliably, professionally and effectively with others (internally and externally), manage time effectively (including regularly filling in timesheets) and operate within the limits of competenc
yWork within a team environment and be able to instruct (Graduate) fire engineers and support staff in their work as well as to provide support to directors and associates when require
dProvide support, supervision, training, mentoring and guidance to staff within their remit of control (i.e. Graduate Fire Engineer
)Help to drive the technical development of the fire engineering team, working in cooperation with other senior engineer
sEnsure company systems and policies are followed and assist with the development and continued improvement of these (e.g. internal ISO 9001 procedures, templates, or similar
)Ensure that records are maintained to determine that the company's Quality Procedures, service levels and contractual requirements are being me
tMaintain and manage strong client relationships and identify business development opportunitie
sManage external collaborators working on project
sContribute to sustainable development and the evolution of the fire engineering disciplin
eContribute to the development of the company so as to enhance its reputation by attending or organising conferences, panels, seminars, CPD session
sUndertake other duties within the competence of the post holder, as may be reasonably required from time to tim
eDischarge professional duties with honesty, integrity, impartiality and objectivit
yAssist the Director of Fire Engineering in making strategic decision
sContribute to and work within the allocated budge
tBe aware of the financial performance of the office and take responsibility for meeting target
sIn conjunction with senior staff, be aware of all fee quotes issued, communicate regularly with all persons responsible and facilitate delegation where necessar
yGive external training and technical presentations to clients, students and other members of the industr

y Qualifications / Accreditatio

nsA Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering (mechanical, structural, civil or similar fiel
d)
A Postgraduate fire engineering qualification (certificate, diploma or Master
s)
Have achieved full membership with the IFE (Institution of Fire Engineers) and working towards or have achieved Chartersh

ip Competenc

iesAt least four years of experience in fire safety engineer
ing Extremely passionate about fire saf
llsSelf-motivated, able to prioritise and work on own initiative, as well as following instructions and working as part of a t
eam Numerate and organised with attention to det
ail Professional appearance and behavi
our Flexible and adaptable to meet customer needs and changing priorit
ies Reliable, punctual, honest and trustwor
able Excellent computer skills, particularly with regards to Microsoft Word / Outlook and Blueb

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