Technical Director – Fire Engineering
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Sweco is solving the great societal challenges of our time by bringing together experts to develop solutions that address urbanisation, digitalisation and sustainability.
What does the role involve?
* Developing Fire Safety Strategies during Design and Construction stages.
* Preparing technical engineering analysis using relevant guidance documents and methods (prescriptive and performance-based).
* Carrying out site visits when required.
* Attending internal and external meetings.
* Preparing fee proposals.
* Supporting the team in developing technical knowledge.
* Overseeing and managing projects from inception to completion.
* Liaising with clients on a daily basis.
* Reviewing and authorising work done by others.
Qualifications
* Experience working in a similar role with extensive experience in fire safety engineering.
* A proven background in fire safety engineering with an excellent understanding of fire engineered solutions.
* Good problem solving/contingency planning skills with ability to find quick, innovative and practical solutions.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt style to suit different audiences.
* Excellent consultancy, communication and relationship management skills.
* Experience of delivering across a multi-site organisation.
* A bachelor's or master's degree in Fire Engineering.
* Full membership with the IFE (Institution of Fire Engineers) and working towards or having achieved chartership status via IFE.
What's in it for you?
Working for Sweco you’ll experience an inclusive, friendly and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop. A meaningful career where you’ll help transform society by being a trusted consultant. As part of our Building Standards Fire division, you’ll work on a variety of projects with regular training and bite‑sized learning opportunities.
Employee Benefits
* Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks policy)
* Competitive pension contribution
* Life assurance
* Discretionary annual bonus scheme
* Payment of 2 relevant professional subscriptions
* 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, your birthday off and the option to buy up to 5 additional days per year
* Support through professional accreditation processes with bonuses and salary review on achievement
* Cycle2Work scheme
* Employee Assistant Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
* Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
* Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
* We plant a tree for all new starters!
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
It’s important to us that all our colleagues thrive at work – we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring. We encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates irrespective of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 who opt into the guaranteed interview scheme and meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Disability Accommodations
If you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk for assistance.
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