Overview
Fire Assessor Senior Consultant – Location: Remote / Hybrid.
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.
This opportunity allows the Fire Assessor to 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 safety of Critical National Infrastructure such as submarines, power stations and explosives facilities. The role supports the development of the client’s Fire Engineering and Assessment service, including Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR), fire dynamics, compartmentation, evacuation modelling, and passive/active fire protection solutions.
Responsibilities
* Develop fire safety strategies, reports, technical notes and sketches, ensuring compliance with fire regulations.
* Lead or contribute to design reviews, assess fire safety risks and propose 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).
Security & Eligibility
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
* 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
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