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Role: Principal/AssociateFire Engineer
Artec Fire:
Artec Fire is a specialist engineering consultancy leading the way in fire safety services in the built environment.
We are dedicated to providing full spectrum, lifecycle Fire Engineering services for building projects from feasibility to occupation and beyond. We 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.
We put the clients’ needs at the heart - We prioritise the needs of the client, putting them at the heart of project delivery and bringing clients on a collaborative journey with us.
We work with people - At Artec Fire we know that collaboration produces the best results, both internally and externally.
We create rounded and competent engineers - We strongly believe that fire, as a safety critical industry, should be delivered by the highest quality of qualified, competent professionals.
We improve fire safety of the communities we live in - We know that effective fire consultancy can create a safer world and it is our mission to work with clients and design teams to engineer a safer future.
Role Description:
This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding fire safety consultancy and lead the North-West Fire Engineering Team. As the leader of the regional Fire Engineering team, the applicant will be responsible for:
- 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 necessary
The 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
Additional responsibilities of the role may be summarised as follows:
- Undertaking business development activities to support work winning for the Fire Engineering Division and overall business (including managing existing client relationships as well as developing new client contacts).
- Lead role in relation to the technical delivery of projects, and provision of technical supervision, guidance and coaching to less experienced staff.
- Acting as a recognised point of contact for clients on projects.
- Assist in the development of fee proposals.
- Work in a range of sectors including residential, commercial, industrial, etc.
Skills:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following qualities and qualification:
- 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
Package:
- Competitive salary
- 27+ days annual leave
- Flexible working
- Private medical insurance
- Perks and benefits
