First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic Engineering Consultancy business who are looking to recruit a Head of Engineering position on a permanent basis due to growth.
Job Details
Job Title: Head of Fire Engineering
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £60,000 - £80,000
Working Hours: Mon to Fri 37 hours per week
Company Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Contributory pension scheme with life assurance, Employee share scheme, Employee shopping savings portal, Payment of Professional Fees
Overview
The successful candidate will lead a team in delivering high quality, cost-effective, client focused solutions in relation to fire safety.
Responsibilities:
* Lead a team in delivering high quality, cost-effective, client focused solutions in relation to fire safety.
* Ensure that company processes and procedures remain fit for purpose by checking and amending as necessary.
* Assist with securing and maintaining new business through the process of bidding and tendering and client-relationship management.
* Manage the Fire Engineering Team and lead a team of professionals.
* Write technical reports.
* Identify possible fire-related risks and reduce or eliminate them.
* Make designs, calculations, sketches and/or diagrams to help prevent fire or fire spread.
* Incorporate fire safety procedures into designs.
* Make recommendations for the materials used in the construction or refurbishment of a building.
* Keep up to date with regulations and legislation.
* Use modelling software.
* Visit project/construction sites to advise on the installation or implementation of the designs.
* Provide advice that feeds into decisions on safe building occupancy levels, fire evacuation plans and so on.
* Liaise with building professionals, local authorities and/or building control professionals if and as required.
* Act as an expert witness in court and judicial proceedings, if required.
* Assist in securing new business by supporting staff submitting fee proposals.
* Ensure that all necessary engineering services advice is available to Clients.
* Ensure team members' compliance with the associated administrative functions in accordance with Company policy and procedure.
* Manage the workload within the Fire Engineering Team.
* Ensure client needs are identified through regular consultation, including mobilisation period after securing new contracts.
* Implement quality initiatives applicable to the areas of responsibility covered by the post.
Requirements:
* Education to degree level or equivalent.
* A relevant higher professional qualification in a relevant field.
* Experience of problem solving, organisational development, customer service and staff management.
* Experience of working for or with commercial enterprises.
* Experience of contributing to business and organisational plans and strategy development.
* Experience of major contract bidding activity.
* Experience of operating at a senior level within an organisation.
* An ability to feed into and translate into action the organisation's business plan.
* Problem-solving and analytical skills.
* The ability to prioritise tasks and manage a heavy workload.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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