Fire Engineer

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  This is a Nationwide opportunity working remotely with flexible working, which requires frequent travel to our London office.

• Up to £7,500 regional allowance, dependent on location
• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a holiday purchase scheme
• Generous pension scheme, with an employer contribution of up to 10.5%
• Life Assurance (x4 salary)
• Subsidised private medical insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee discounts platform, including gym discounts
• 24/7 employee assistance programme supporting your mental well-being
• 2 days volunteer leave
• Equalised maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents
• Further training and development with NHBC's Training Academy i.e. Technical training, H&S, Building Inspection.

• Providing expert advice on fire safety measures and solutions to architects, engineers, and building owners.
• Keeping abreast of the latest developments in fire safety technology, regulations, and best practices to ensure compliance and effectiveness in their work.
• Conducting fire risk assessments for buildings and structures to identify potential hazards and develop mitigation strategies.
• Advise on fire protection systems, such as fire alarms, sprinkler systems, and smoke control systems, to meet safety standards and regulations.
• Lead the fire strategy /building control assessment of complex, high risk and high value new build and conversion projects.
• Use various software packages to assessQualitative Design Reviews (QDRs) fire strategies and CFD modelling.
• Negotiate with developers, builders and their professional advisors, from initial design stage to project completion, to ensure proposals are satisfactory and comply with all relevant regulations and NHBC Standards.
• Deliver technical presentations to both internal and external customers.
• Assist with training, coaching and mentoring of others.
• Manage own workload and allocated tasks to ensure relevant SLAs are achieved.
• Ensure compliance with NHBC and HSE requirements for your own personal safety and that of others.

The Idea candidate will have:

• The ability to analyse complex fire safety challenges, identify potential risks, and develop effective mitigation strategies is crucial.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.
• A solid understanding of fire dynamics, fire protection systems, and relevant building codes and standards is also necessary.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written English language are vital for effectively conveying fire safety concepts to diverse stakeholders, including clients, architects, engineers, and regulatory authorities. The ability to write clear, concise reports and deliver persuasive presentations is important.
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment, share expertise, and contribute to collective decision-making processes is highly valued.
• Good working knowledge of various smoke control solutions.
• Familiarity with relevant fire safety regulations, codes, and standards, such as NFPA, IBC, and local building codes, is necessary to ensure compliance and adherence to legal requirements.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and staying abreast of advancements in fire safety technology, regulations, and best practices is essential for maintaining competence and effectiveness in the role.
• Able to work with low supervision, well organised and a good level of industrial awareness.
• Uphold NHBC's reputation and standards, with a positive and engaging attitude.
• IT literate with the ability to compose precise communication and reporting.

• We are looking for an expert Fire Engineer who already has or is working towards Chartered Membership of the (IFE)Institute of Fire Engineers.
• We would consider other Chartered Memberships to, e.g. CABE, BEng, CEng, MCIBSE.
• Construction related degree/diploma or higher, e.g. Building Engineering, MSc Fire Engineering.

Why you should join us

At NHBC we are proud to be unique. No other organisation in our sector combines the variety of services and scale that we offer. As the market leader, our name is synonymous with new home warranty and insurance. Our people are driven by our core purposeto raise standards in housebuilding and protect homeowners.

We are a modern, lifestyle and family friendly employer who are in a period of rapid growth, investing in technology, data and new ways of working. We need passionate, talented and driven people to join us on this journey.

We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly. We don’t promise we can offer you exactly what you want, but we are always happy to talk flexible working.

Your future with us

We have lots of fantastic examples across our business of people who are building their career with us. We are huge advocates of internal mobility and work hard to retain our best talent. We offer exceptional personal development and career progression opportunities. If you’re ambitious, driven and hard-working you will succeed with us. We’ll support you with full training, ongoing development, and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications and professional memberships.

Our inclusive culture

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that encourages everyone to bring their true selves to work. We fundamentally believe in the rights of all our employees and customers to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, free from discrimination. We have active employee networks that support our colleagues and their allies, creating safe spaces for open conversations and the sharing of ideas.

If you need any adjustments or additional support with your application, please let us know at Recruitment@nhbc.co.uk