Fire Engineer

Overview

Fire Engineer

Grade CO4 per annum

37 hours per week

Fixed Term 12 months

We are looking for a Fire Engineer to join our Protection department. The role involves making a significant contribution to complex fire safety enforcement and statutory consultations.

• Provide a lead role in the assessment of fire engineered solutions, often working independently, liaising with outside bodies and internal departments; support wider work progressing the Service into new areas of proactive work.
• Undertake casework on major engineering projects and ensure they are completed efficiently and effectively to meet timescales/targets; provide technical support to service fire safety teams in all matters relating to fire engineering.

• Minimum of BEng (Hons) Degree in Fire Engineering, or an accredited degree with the UK Engineering Council (for partial fulfilment of CEng), and be registered, or be actively working towards registration, as an Incorporated or Chartered Fire Engineer with the UK Engineering Council.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills are essential to the role.

The post is located at Brigade Headquarters, Shrewsbury with on-site parking. Benefits include 30 days annual leave (plus public holidays and a concessionary day) increasing to 35 days after continuous service, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, training and development opportunities, and employee discount benefits for various high street shopping and entertainment.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check before the appointment is confirmed.

Please note:

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Applications will be shortlisted based on how well they meet the criteria in the person specification, so please ensure your application clearly reflects this.

For an informal chat about the role, contact Alec Thomas, GM Prevention and Protection.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to equality and diversity  positively welcome applications from disabled people and minority people who are under-represented in our Service.

Attached documents:
Fire Engineer JD.doc