Structural Fire Engineering Lead

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.

If you are leading Fire Safety Professional considering your career opportunities, then contact Lauren Banks at Brandon James on (phone number removed).

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