Principal Fire Engineer

A specialist engineering consultancy are now looking to take on an Associate Fire Engineer to support their growing division and spearhead the North-West Fire Engineering team.

The Principal/Associate Fire Engineer's Role

The appointed Principal/Associate Fire Engineer will helm the Liverpool-based North-West Fire Engineering Team, with responsibilities including:

• Overseeing financial performance, including profit and loss and debt management.
• Driving growth through strategic recruitment as required.
• Ensuring the wellbeing and professional development of team members.
• Upholding the technical delivery and quality of work produced by the team.
• Managing administrative tasks efficiently.

Primary Service Delivery

The Fire Engineering Division prides itself on excellence, offering services such as:

• Design and development of fire safety strategies.
• External wall fire safety assessments and remediation.
• Fire engineering analysis and assessments, including computational fluid dynamics and evacuation modelling.
• Expert advisory and witness services.
• Fire safety audits, peer reviews, and safety case development.

Additional Responsibilities

• Leading business development activities to secure new projects and maintain client relationships.
• Providing technical supervision, guidance, and coaching to junior staff.
• Serving as a key point of contact for clients on projects.
• Contributing to the development of fee proposals.
• Working across various sectors including residential, commercial, and industrial.

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Principal/Associate Fire Engineer role will have:

• A Level 6 qualification (BEng or BSc).
• Proficiency with fire standards such as BS9999, BS9991, BS7974.
• In-depth knowledge of UK fire safety legislation.
• A proven track record in technical delivery and project management.
• Membership in the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) or equivalent, with aspirations towards achieving chartered status.
• Strong business development and client relationship skills.
• A proactive and ambitious approach.
• Experience in team leadership and development.
• CFD modelling experience is advantageous.

In Return?

• A competitive salary range of £75,000-£85,000.
• 27+ days of annual leave.
• Flexible working options.
• Private medical insurance.
• A comprehensive range of additional perks and benefits.

If you are a Principal Fire Engineer considering your career opportunities, or looking for the next step, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James.

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