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Senior Fire Modelling Engineer - London
To support our ambitious growth plans, we have a great opportunity to join our Building and Real Estate Division. SOCOTEC’s Fire Engineering and Safety Teams provide an award-winning, flexible and forward-thinking approach, as well as a high level of technical capability, providing our clients with cost-effective and practical solutions for the full range of fire safety problems.
In response to the expansion of our Fire Engineering Team, we are actively seeking a Senior Fire Modelling Engineer.
Required
Working across a variety of projects both autonomously and as part of a wider team, tasks you will be required to undertake as part of your role include (but are not limited to):
- Provide continuous high-quality fire modelling services to our customers:
- Prepare technical engineering analysis such as CFD modelling. Using programs such as FDS/PyroSim, Pathfinder, B-Risk
- Develop fire modelling reports
- Review fire modelling reports and models prepared by others
- Third party review/design verification
- Have a basic understanding of fire safety issues and provide well supported fire engineered solutions through the selection of appropriate methods and tools
- Have a basic understanding of relevant legislation and design guidance such as Approved Document B (ADB), BS 9999, BS 9991 and BS 7974
- Prepare fee proposal letters
- Work reliably, professionally and effectively with others (internally and externally), manage time effectively (including regularly filling in timesheets) and operate within the limits of competency
- Work within a team environment and be able to support Senior Engineers and other team members in their work
- Ensure SOCOTEC systems and policies are followed and assist with the development and continued improvement of the these (e.g. internal procedures, templates, or similar)
- Ensure that records are maintained to determine that the company’s Quality Procedures, service levels and contractual requirements are being met
- Maintain and manage strong client relationships and identify business development opportunities
- Contribute to sustainable development and the evolution of the fire engineering discipline
- Contribute to the development of the company so as to enhance its reputation by attending or organising conferences, panels, seminars, CPD sessions
- Undertake other duties within the competence of the post holder, as may be reasonably required from time to time
Role
Here at SOCOTEC, we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:
- At least 10 years’ experience in Fire Modelling
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (mechanical, structural, civil or similar field)
- A postgraduate fire modelling qualification (masters, or PHD)
- Involvement with a professional body
- To be extremely passionate about fire safety
- Confident communicator, good customer service skills
- Self-motivated, able to prioritise and work on own initiative, as well as following instructions and working as part of a team
- Numerate, and organised with attention to detail
- Professional appearance and behaviour
- Flexible and adaptable to meet customer needs and changing priorities
- Reliable, punctual, honest and trustworthy
SOCOTEC is the UK's leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer an unrivalled range of technical expertise and services throughout the UK and worldwide. By joining us, you’ll be part of a 2,000+ strong team, where we will provide you with both the flexibility and a host of opportunities. We are committed to personal and professional development, and you will be supported and mentored at every step of your journey with us. You will join a large team of industry-leading, expert professionals and receive exposure to some of the best opportunities and challenges available.
As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including, 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more. Where applicable we also offer an electric car scheme, employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes and enhanced company pension.
Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.
