Career Post

Principal Fire Engineer - North of England

We're looking for a principal fire engineer to help mentor and lead our Manchester crew

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 DoE

We're looking for a principal fire engineer to join the technical part of the business. You will deliver client projects, lead our team with advice and mentorship, as well as deliver expert technical support. You will contribute to the consulting output and assist with overall development of the business.

Main Duties

  • Delivery of fire safety design projects, from concept to completion, including the application of non-standard fire engineered analysis
  • Providing direct support to the Regional Director in team leadership and management
  • Deliver client projects, provide technical support and help nurture the team
  • Provision of quality assurance and peer review services for company employees and associates
  • Completion of fee quotes, PQQ and ITT submissions for fire safety tenders
  • Oversee and develop the technical capability of the team, contributing to the consulting output and assisting with the overall development of the region
  • Help nurture junior members of the team, being a key part of their development
  • Presentation of findings, reports and workshops
  • Outward-facing role working directly with clients to fulfil their needs
  • Attend client meetings and provide fee proposals as required

Key Skills & Requirements

  • Typically, 5-7 years' experience in a consultancy or similar environment
  • Extensive knowledge and experience of UK fire safety legislation and standards
  • Extensive experience delivering fire engineered solutions for UK-based projects
  • Clear understanding of the total fire concept - from client brief through to construction and operation
  • Development and implementation of fire strategies, projects and research initiatives
  • Ability to work under pressure and deliver maximum results
  • Possess excellent report writing and communication skills - be collaborative, creative and engaging
  • Ability to multi-task - you will be required to work on multiple projects concurrently, working to tight deadlines and juggling multiple demands
  • Proven ability to develop a network of clients and colleagues at PartB and outside the company
  • Understand and manage the scope and relevant programme constraints of projects

Rewards

We'll reward your hard work with brilliant benefits, including:

  • Competitive salary
  • 9-Day Fortnight, with every second Friday OFF (following successful completion of 6-month probation)
  • Generous holidays: 27 days + bank holidays + period between Christmas and new year
  • Private healthcare
  • Flexible working
  • Company credit card
  • Confidential mental health support for you and your family, should you ever need it
  • Electric car scheme (and many more)

About Us

PartB is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We believe the best work is done when a diverse group of people work together. It's never our intention to discriminate on background, gender, belief, race, colour, age, disability or sexuality. Every candidate is assessed on their merits and suitability for the role. We believe in paying people what they are worth and we actively seek to create a culture of respect, wellbeing, understanding and kindness.

Principal Fire Engineer - North of England
Full Time
Manchester (In office 2 days a week minimum)
5-7 years' experience in a consultancy for similar environment
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Why PartB?

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Flexible Working

We trust our team so when we say flexible work we mean it. Family and wellbeing comes first.

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Generous Holidays

27 days holiday allowance, plus bank holidays, and the period between Christmas and New Year paid leave too.

9-Day Fortnight

Every other Friday off with no impact on your salary and no extra working hours expected.

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Company Credit Card

Immediate reimbursement for mileage - we don’t expect you to be out of pocket to do your job.

Mental Health Support

24/7 confidential support including in-person counselling for you, should you want it, to keep you at your best.

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Annual Bonus

We reward hard work, dedication and motivation with a bonus based on the company’s performance. Given at manager's discretion.

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Discount Vouchers

Free access to vouchers across a range of major brands including Starbucks, John Lewis, New Look and more.

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Electric Car Scheme

Save up to 40%, plus you’ll get a brand new car, charger, insurance, servicing, maintenance, breakdown and the first 5,000 miles free.

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Private Healthcare

Every member of our team has their own comprehensive, low excess, MHD (medical health disregarded) policy.

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Mentoring

At every stage of your career, we’ll provide professional mentoring, monthly CPD support delivered during work time, plus, we’ll fund professional memberships, including Chartership.

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