Overview

We are searching for a number of Chartered Fire Engineers, Senior Fire Engineers, Fire Engineers, Fire Consultants and Fire Safety Surveyors for our client a leading building consultancy with offices located across England and Scotland. Our client is a Chartered Practice with the RIBA, RICS, CIBSE, BSRIA, RTPI, CIAT as well as the Association for Project Safety. They are recognised as industry leaders in Fire Safety Consultancy and have been appointed by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) as an Approved Consultant to the panel of Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls (FRAEW) Assessors. They have also been awarded the FRAEW Hardship Framework by Homes England (a National appointment). The Practice has been providing Fire Engineering services for a number of years, and they are developing their fire engineering expertise around their multidisciplinary building and construction offerings. Successful candidates will be required to work well in a team environment - some travel will be expected within your region to fulfil the requirements of the role and the diverse range of work. These roles are being offered on a remote basis but you do need to live in London or within a commutable distance of London as this is where the majority of your client work is going to be based. The Role

Our clients current fire engineering commissions include fire engineering reports on design projects for their architectural and building services teams - you will also be working and supporting a strong building surveying team undertaking EWS1/FRAEW surveys. Professional Qualifications/Skills

An undergraduate degree in Fire Engineering or a suitable equivalent undergraduate or postgraduate qualification is required. Strong knowledge of UK legislation, standards and regulations, for example, BS9999, RRFSO, PAS79, PAS7, BS7974 and Building Regulations as well as knowledge of other regulatory regimes. Experience of undertaking EWS1 survey reports / FRAEW's. Understanding of the DLUHC guidelines regarding external wall systems along with the Building Regulations or the ability to learn this very quickly. Experience of undertaking fire risk assessments across a variety of property types ranging from education, residential, healthcare, industrial and commercial; Experience of fire integrity / compartmentation surveys to identify breaches, proposed remedial repairs through to preparation of specification and design. Fire Engineers will need to hold a BEng in an Engineering discipline and have a minimum of 3 years' experience working in Fire Engineering. Fire Consultants require at least a level 3 regulated qualification (FRA, Passive, Fire Door) and if you have been involved in facade work some form of course or qualification such as the RICS (ABBE) level 6 facade assessment. Ideally you will have at least 3 years' experience or similar commercial knowledge. Person Specification

Our ideal candidates will demonstrate a positive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results. They will be passionate about fire safety and will strive to provide the utmost quality on every commission. Strong work ethic, creative problem solving and interpersonal skills, research and report writing abilities and good knowledge of the regulations. Able to work as part of a team and lead a team, checking and authorising fire engineering work. A track record of working with teams, prioritising workloads, and delivering deadlines. Ability to successfully lead on and manage complex projects in a proactive and diligent manner. Strong track record in management of projects from inception to completion. Client facing, ensuring exacting standards of technical delivery. Able to build long-term relationships. Excellent administration skills and effective use of the English language. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office / Google software. Hold a full, clean UK driving licence and have your own vehicle. Key Benefits Summary

Payment of relevant Professional Subscription/Memberships. Private Healthcare. Up to 27-days holiday plus bank holidays with the option of holiday buying or selling. Enhanced pension contributions. Enhanced family friendly benefits. And much, much more! Please note, to be considered for these roles you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without Company Sponsorship. KEYWORDS

Chartered Fire Engineer, Senior Fire Engineer, Fire Engineer, Fire Consultant, Fire Safety Surveyor, FRAEW, EWS1, BS9999, RRFSO, PAS79, PAS7, BS7974, Building Regulations, DLUHC Guidelines, External Wall Systems. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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