Fire Engineering Technician

Your chance to make a difference to the built environment in London.
A rare opportunity has arisen to join the LFB Fire Engineering Group who operate pan-London and who seek to create and foster positive change within London and nationally through our work with the National Fire Chief’s Council and other industry representative bodies.
Within our role serving London and Londoners, we are focussed on the safety of the built environment which includes major transport and infrastructure projects. The Group work on many unique and innovative projects and, as well as seeing the design stages (through their role in the Building Regulations consultation process), they also see how buildings are occupied, managed and maintained. In addition, our engineers are called upon to provide support post-fire, particularly where there is unusual or unexpected fire spread. This is an overall perspective that is almost unique to this fire service role.
Within this role you will be developed and supported to enable you to review building regulations or town and country planning consultations and make comments and observations within the capacity of your role. While this is the primary function there are opportunities to become involved in other technical fire safety workstreams also alongside the engineers working within the team.
We are looking for individuals who have a drive to change the built environment for the better to join our diverse and growing team.
You will need to be flexible, respond positively to change and be prepared for continuous learning and professional development throughout your time in this role. The Regulations governing the fire safety aspects of buildings are evolving and you will need to ensure that you keep up to date with developments to maintain expected competence levels.
Successful candidates will be highly motivated and organised individuals with excellent communication skills who have a fire safety background/qualification and/or demonstrable knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the role.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Assessment Overview

Stage 1
Online application, CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.
To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the highlighted areas on job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV. Please note that we will review and score the cover letter based against the competencies highlighted in the selection criteria section of the job description.
In addition to unloading a copy of your CV we would also request a copy of any certificates relating to any qualifications relied upon as part of the application process.
Please also indicate if you would ideally like to be offered a part-time or alternative working pattern.
Successful candidates will be offered positions commensurate to their qualifications, experience, and outcomes of the assessment process.
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place late March/Early April 2024 . Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information