Purpose

• To provide a very high level of service to our customers across all fire engineering sectors
• To liaise with clients, manage projects from inception to completion
• To mentor graduate fire engineers and review fire engineering work prepared by others

General Responsibilities / Specific Duties

• Provide continuous, high-quality fire engineering services to our customers, including but not limited to:
  • Develop fire safety strategies and associated mark-ups for various buildings and infrastructure projects
  • Provide advisory support and carry out site visits during the construction stage
  • Prepare assessment reports of external wall systems
  • Prepare other technical engineering analysis such as CFD and evacuation modelling, using programs such as FDS/PyroSim, Pathfinder
• Third-party reviews and design verification
• Have a clear understanding of fire safety issues and provide well-supported fire engineered solutions through the selection of appropriate methods and tools
• Be familiar with relevant legislation and design guidance such as Approved Document B (ADB), BS 9999, BS 9991, and BS 7974
• Identify new work opportunities with clients and other professionals, engage actively with potential clients, and prepare/review fee proposal letters
• Manage projects from inception to completion and be responsible for the associated invoicing
• Work reliably, professionally, and effectively with others (internally and externally), manage time effectively (including regularly filling in timesheets), and operate within the limits of competency
• Work within a team environment and be able to instruct (Graduate) fire engineers and support staff in their work as well as to provide support to directors and associates when required
• Provide support, supervision, training, mentoring, and guidance to staff within their remit of control (i.e., Graduate Fire Engineer)
• Help to drive the technical development of the fire engineering team, working in cooperation with other senior engineers
• Ensure company systems and policies are followed and assist with the development and continued improvement of these (e.g., internal ISO 9001 procedures, templates, or similar)
• Ensure that records are maintained to determine that the company's Quality Procedures, service levels, and contractual requirements are being met
• Maintain and manage strong client relationships and identify business development opportunities
• Manage external collaborators working on projects
• Contribute to sustainable development and the evolution of the fire engineering discipline
• Contribute to the development of the company so as to enhance its reputation by attending or organizing conferences, panels, seminars, CPD sessions
• Undertake other duties within the competence of the post holder, as may be reasonably required from time to time
• Discharge professional duties with honesty, integrity, impartiality, and objectivity
• Assist the Director of Fire Engineering in making strategic decisions
• Contribute to and work within the allocated budget
• Be aware of the financial performance of the office and take responsibility for meeting targets
• In conjunction with senior staff, be aware of all fee quotes issued, communicate regularly with all persons responsible, and facilitate delegation where necessary
• Give external training and technical presentations to clients, students, and other members of the industry