Description
We are seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to join our Fire Protection Engineering Team. As an expert technical consultant, you will provide advice on fire safety, fire prevention, fire protection, and life safety engineering issues for internal and external clients.
Responsibilities:
- Consult on fire safety and system design aspects of projects, reviewing drawings and ensuring compliance with local and international codes.
- Develop fire safety plans for evacuation, wayfinding, firefighting equipment, and escape widths.
- Write reports detailing rational designs that deviate from standard solutions.
- Prepare reports and drawings on fire prevention and protection issues for new and existing building projects.
- Advise architects, builders, and construction personnel on fire prevention equipment and techniques.
- Consult with authorities on fire safety regulations and recommend changes.
- Design fire protection systems, including standpipe, automatic sprinkler, and hydrant systems.
- Prepare rational fire designs, tender documents, and specifications.
- Inspect buildings to determine fire protection system requirements and potential problems.
- Attend workshops, seminars, or conferences on fire prevention and protection.
- Conduct site inspections and construction monitoring of fire systems.
- Manage contract finances, including invoicing and cost reports.
Qualifications:
- Mechanical or Civil Engineering degree from an accredited university, or Fire Technology degree.
- 8-12 years of experience in Fire Engineering and Consulting Engineering.
- Knowledge of local fire safety codes, such as British Standards, Euro Code, NCC of Australia, and NFPA.
- Experience with international codes and standards, including BS 9999, NFPA 101, and BS 7974.