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Fire Assessor Senior Consultant
Location: Remote / Hybrid
Whilst systems may be complex, support solutions need not be. We believe in providing straightforward, high quality, good value engineering consultancy and support. We aim to use our knowledge and expertise to develop a safer and more sustainable future because we recognise the importance of having a positive impact on the future of our planet and society.
Job Description
The successful Fire Assessor will lead in delivering fire strategies, fire risk assessments, and design-stage consultancy services. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the Fire Assessor will help ensure support safety of Critical National Infrastructure such as submarines, power stations and explosives facilities.
This opportunity allows the Fire Assessor to develop the client's service delivery in Fire Engineering and Assessment, while supporting the development of junior staff and supporting our Fire Assessor associates on existing projects. The new Fire Engineering and Assessment service will include Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR), fire dynamics, compartmentation, evacuation modelling, and passive/active fire protection solutions.
Duties to include
- Developing fire safety strategies, reports, technical notes and sketches, ensuring compliance with fire regulations.
- Leading or contributing to design reviews, assessing fire safety risks and proposing practical, effective solutions.
- Conduct fire engineering analysis, including smoke and evacuation modelling, temperature spread calculations, and structural assessments.
- Collaborate with clients, architects, and statutory authorities, ensuring fire safety measures align with project requirements.
- Work with advanced computer modelling software to perform fire dynamics assessments and simulations.
Essential Requirements
- A degree in Fire Safety Engineering, Fire Protection Technologies or a related discipline.
- Strong analytical skills with a problem-solving mindset.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with clients, design teams, and regulatory bodies.
Desirable Requirements
- Consultancy experience (desirable).
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Fire Assessor to take the next step in their career and help lead the growth of this service. If you're ready to apply your skills and develop in a fast-paced, supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Due to the nature of the work that the client undertakes, you must be a sole UK national in order to apply. You will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.
Benefits
We provide our people with excellent benefits package that comprises of:
- Annual bonus linked to company and individual performance
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Loyalty Leave
- Attractive pension scheme - matched pension contributions, up to 8% from day one
- Family Friendly Policies
- Private healthcare
- Targeted professional development
- Life Assurance (4x salary) and Income Protection (75% of salary)
- Paid membership fees to a professional institution
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
- EV lease salary sacrifice scheme
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
