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.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. 

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/

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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