A leading international engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Structural Fire Engineering Lead to drive and expand their Structural Fire Engineering Lead capability within the UK.
This opportunity for a Structural Fire Engineering Lead sits within a highly respected fire engineering team working on complex and architecturally ambitious developments across the built environment.
Working alongside multidisciplinary design teams, the Structural Fire Engineering Lead will play a critical role in delivering innovative structural fire strategies that support life safety, structural resilience and design ambitions.
The Structural Fire Engineering Lead’s Role
*Leading the delivery of complex structural fire engineering projects across major developments
* Working closely with structural engineers, architects and design teams to ensure life safety and optimise structural fire protection
* Undertaking and supervising fire and heat transfer analysis followed by structural modelling at elevated temperatures
* Using and reviewing structural fire engineering FEM software such as SAFIR, VULCAN or similar tools
* Producing and reviewing performance-based structural fire engineering reports
* Representing the consultancy at design meetings both internally and externally
* Supporting business development activities and building strong client relationships
* Mentoring engineers and strengthening the technical capability of the structural fire engineering team
The Structural Fire Engineering Lead
*Master’s degree (or higher) in Structural Engineering or Structural Fire Engineering
* Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership
* Proven experience leading structural fire engineering teams within an engineering consultancy environment
* Experience managing structural fire engineering projects and multidisciplinary collaboration
* Strong knowledge of assessing structures at ambient and elevated temperatures
* Experience undertaking and supervising fire and heat transfer analysis and structural modelling
* Excellent communication, consultancy and stakeholder engagement skills
* Confident leadership style with the ability to guide and support less experienced engineers
In Return?
*£80,000- £90,000
*Hybrid working
* Pension contribution
* Life assurance
* 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
* Professional membership support
This is a standout opportunity for a Structural Fire Engineering Lead to shape complex building projects, influence structural fire strategy and contribute to the continued growth of a leading engineering consultancy.
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