Senior Fire Engineer

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will form part of the project team on a range of different projects, managing junior engineers, and being supported by the wider team as necessary. The role will involve interactive and collaborative working with our fire engineers and with colleagues throughout the multidisciplinary teams at Arup. The projects will be diverse, exciting and range from conceptual fire strategy and masterplan developments through to detailed design and handing over landmark projects. 

Our Fire Engineering team takes a particularly active role in the development of our people and routinely provide opportunities to attend appropriate training and development courses. Also, because of the developing nature of fire engineering, employees are encouraged to attend annual conferences and CPD events (both internal and external). Once you have demonstrated a suitable skill level in fire engineering and delivery of projects there will be a number of opportunities to advance your career.

We are looking for someone who is technically excellent and capable of delivering quality fire safety solutions on time and on budget. A proven track record of gaining agreement for prescriptive and performance-based design solutions from approving authorities is also essential. 

As a senior member of the Fire team, you will have strong communication and negotiating skills and experience of leading project teams. You will be a team player capable of imparting knowledge and experience to other members of the team to grow and develop them under your support. 

You should have strong commercial and client facing skills and be able to represent Arup externally with minimal supervision. An existing portfolio of clients / contacts in the industry would be of benefit.

Experience in the principles of smoke control and means of escape are essential and knowledge of fire safety codes, standards and guidance associated with the industry is also important.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for candidates with:

• A minimum Bachelor’s degree in a relevant degree subject (fire engineering, other types of engineering, or architecture related degree).
• Chartered status with a relevant institution such as the Institution of Fire Engineers or be close to gaining Chartered Engineer status or equivalent (e.g. Professional Engineer in USA).
• 7+ years’ experience in a consultancy or similar environment with at least 3 years in a similar senior position.
  Extensive experience in delivering fire engineered solutions.
• Awareness of industry challenges and code changes and experience in implementation in projects as well as discussing/presenting to clients and stakeholders on the topic.
• Knowledge of IBC and NFPA codes and standards would be a benefit but not essential. 
• Be familiar with RIBA stages of design or other design frameworks and understand the total fire concept: from the client brief through to construction and operation, the fire engineering challenges relevant to different design stages and the level/type of fire engineering input required to progress the design and contribute to completion. 
• Experience in managing other engineers in the development and implementation of fire strategies, projects, and research initiatives.
• Experience in managing financial performance on projects.
• Experience in negotiation and agreement of scope, fee, contractual terms and conditions with clients. Understand and manage the scope and relevant programme constraints of projects, experience in project changes management.
• Experience in presenting and discussing design solutions, including fire engineering assessments, to approving authorities and other stakeholders.
• Experience in teaching, mentoring and supporting junior engineers in their career development.
• Excellent report writing, presentation and communication skills, be collaborative, be creative and engaging.
• Experience in business development activities and establishing a network of clients / colleagues inside and outside Arup.

Reward and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary at all levels, and one of the best benefits packages in our sector. Core benefits include Provident Fund contribution, NPS option, Mediclaim cover (incl. family), Term Life and Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Prog. scheme for the family to safeguard your physical and mental wellbeing. In addition, all permanent employees are eligible for the Global Profit Share scheme. Subject to scheme rules employees can receive two Profit Share payments per year, which are dependent on the firm’s financial performance

Different people, shared values

At Arup, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Arup hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world.

At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. Our internal employee networks - BAME, Culture, Disability, LGBTQ+ and Women - provide a space for you to express your views and to make a positive difference - discover more about life at Arup here.

At Arup, we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please speak to our recruitment team and we will work with you to make reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout your application.

At Arup, we appreciate that everyone’s circumstances are different and having the freedom to flex the way we work is essential to our wellbeing. If flexibility matters to you let us know when you apply, and we will discuss how this could work in your role.
 

What happens next?

If this could be the next step in your journey, please apply online. All applications will be considered, and we will try our very best to respond to you within 72 hours of receiving your application.

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