Overview:
Complete internal and external Fire Risk Assessments both visual and fully intrusive. Advise clients on fire safety compliance within existing and new build schemes.
Role Requirements:
Work with and lead aspects of a growing team, reporting directly to the Delivery Director.
Skills, Knowledge and Understanding:
* Liaise closely with Clients, Contractors, Developers, Clerk of Works and other key stakeholders.
* Undertake Risk Assessments in line with current legislation.
* Advise clients of pragmatic, cost-effective solutions to mitigate risk where possible.
* Assist in the growth, development and structure of a small team, drawing upon team leadership skills and experience.
Experience:
* Minimum 2 years PQE or 5 years' experience.
* External Wall Risk Assessments.
* Compartmentation Surveys and retrospective fire strategies.
* Large and small refurbishment and recladding projects.
* Fire Protection Work.
* MIFire E.
* MIFSM.
* Membership with CABE, IFSM or similar desired.
General:
* Comply with or improve upon our Clients' Key Performance Indicators.
* Work with and develop a Quality Management System. Report on a regular basis on the status of projects and update Fee Projections.
* Assist the Director in Charge with Business Development, cultivating new and existing Clients to promote our Building Surveying service offering.
Fire Engineering:
* Assist the client in RAG assessing their stock to understand their potential liabilities.
* Review information relating to fire safety that the client has accrued for their buildings to date and advise them of its suitability.
* Conduct Fire Risk Assessments both internally and externally in line with current industry guidance and compile a detailed report.
* Peer review reports from other Fire Engineers where requested.
* Work with the project team to produce cost-effective, pragmatic remedial solutions where possible.
* Attend client/resident meetings when required to explain reports that have been issued and the implications of the findings.
Remedial Works:
* Work with the project team to compile the ER's.
* Peer review the contractors' proposals.
* Liaise closely with the Clerk of Works and the contractor and carry out compliance checks of the works as they progress.
* Attend site progress meetings when required.
Clients:
* Contractors and Developers.
* Principally Local Authorities, Housing Associations and other Clients.
Rewards and Benefits:
* Competitive salary.
* Discretionary bonus incentive.
* Pension contributions.
* Private medical insurance.
* 28 days holiday (incl. Bank Holidays).
* 3-4 days during Xmas period.
* 1 day off for birthday.
Salary: Starting at £70,000 per annum